Mark Collins Jr
Yeadon,PA
Summary
Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Knowledgeable of business and financial language.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
GRF, CPAs & Advisors
07.2022 - Current
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Audit Associate
GRF, CPAs & Advisors
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
- Complied with federal, state and local requirements.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets, and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Information Services Support Analyst Co-Op Interns
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Compiled, cleaned and manipulated data for proper handling.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and patterns in customer behaviors.
- Developed polished visualizations to share results of data analyses.
- Ran statistical analyses within software to process large datasets.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Management & Leadership in Organizational Behavior
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Accounting
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2018
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Annual Audit Plans
- Process Mapping
- Client Relationship Management
- SOX Compliance
- Client Representation
- Government Auditing Standards
- Internal Audit Administration
- Document Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Effective and Professional Communication
Timeline
Senior Auditor
GRF, CPAs & Advisors
07.2022 - Current
Audit Associate
GRF, CPAs & Advisors
01.2020 - 07.2022
Information Services Support Analyst Co-Op Interns
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
09.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Management & Leadership in Organizational Behavior
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Accounting
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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