Madison Allred
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Dynamic Senior Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP with expertise in financial statement audits and U.S. GAAP compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage engagements, and cultivate client relationships. Skilled in risk assessment and effective communication, driving successful audit outcomes across diverse industries. Passionate about delivering high-quality results with integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2022 - 10.2026
- Leadership & Coaching: Led audit engagements and guided, trained, mentored, and reviewed the work of associates throughout the planning, fieldwork, and completion phases of audits.
- Engagement Management: Coordinated timelines and monitored progress of audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
- Audit Review: Reviewed workpapers and audit documentation for compliance with firm policies, AICPA and PCAOB auditing standards, and U.S. GAAP requirements.
- Collaboration: Partnered with managers and partners to identify audit risks and address complex accounting issues, driving effective engagement strategy execution.
- Client Relationships: Cultivated strong relationships with client personnel, serving as primary point of contact to enhance communication and engagement.
- Meeting Facilitation: Led internal engagement meetings and client status meetings to communicate expectations, discuss findings, and drive engagement progress.
- Gained experience serving diverse industries, including healthcare, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and employee benefit plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and health & welfare plans.
Audit Associate
Eide Bailly LLP
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed planning procedures, walkthroughs, and conducted substantive audit testing to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Supported financial statement audit procedures in line with U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and related disclosures to meet regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with audit teams and client personnel to facilitate a smooth audit engagement.
- Served clients across governmental, healthcare, financial institutions, not-for-profit, distribution, and higher education industries.
Internal Audit Intern
Zions Bancorporation
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in internal compliance audits across various departments, including HR, Accounting/Finance, and Risk Management.
- Coordinated follow-up with business teams to ensure timely responses to audit requests
- Conducted follow-up reviews on previously identified issues to confirm implementation of corrective actions
- Prepared audit workpapers and supported audit teams with administrative tasks
Accounting/Finance Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared and submitted journal entries to resolve general ledger discrepancies.
- Executed account reconciliations and analyzed contractor costs to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted with internal control audits for organization project managers and facility managers.
- Facilitated review and closeout of real estate projects, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
Accounting Intern
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared bank reconciliations and journal entries, accurately posting transactions into general ledger.
- Processed accounting data in PeopleSoft and Yardi systems, enhancing accuracy of financial recordkeeping.
- Reviewed employee purchasing card transactions and expense reimbursements for accuracy, ensuring adherence to policy compliance.
Education
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) -
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05-2018
Skills
- Financial audit expertise
- Compliance with US GAAP
- AICPA and PCAOB guidelines
- Management of audit engagements
- Audit documentation
- Client relations
- Risk assessment and control evaluation
- Accurate financial reporting
- Review of workpapers
- Coaching and review of audit staff
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Commitment to professional integrity and ethics
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2022 - 10.2026
Audit Associate
Eide Bailly LLP
08.2019 - 12.2021
Internal Audit Intern
Zions Bancorporation
05.2019 - 07.2019
Accounting/Finance Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
05.2018 - 08.2018
Accounting Intern
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) -
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern Utah University