Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
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PATRICIA DUFFY
Valrico,FL
Summary
Work History
Technology Training Associates
Accounting Systems Trainer
04.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Provided first level of accounting software support for Jonas Club Software through regional provider, TTA.
- Assisted and trained new clients on the necessary components of the Accounting module within Jonas Club Software.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Respond to client requests for service in a timely manner and determine the nature and extent of support needed
Alaso USA Corp
Accounting Assistant
12.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched invoices with purchase orders & proof of shipment docs, and recorded necessary payable information.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Taylor White Accounting
Accounting Consultant
03.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Partnered with management to track errors within general ledger and added contributions to maintain accuracy of Fixed Assets.
- Created a Fixed Assets Register to streamline the recording & maintaining of buildings and depreciation amounts, and to accurately access current book value of all assets purchased from 2012 - 2018.
- Assisted CFO with impending projects, including updating balance sheet account reconciliations for FYE 2017 & 2018.
Assurance Dimensions
Senior Auditor
04.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Audit tasks included supervision of 1-2 staff, testing, and review of all related audit areas with an emphasis on inventory, Accounts Receivable and Revenue accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Identified management control weaknesses and added suggestions for remediation.
McGladrey
Senior Associate
10.2010 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Worked as the auditor in-charge of several private company financial statement audits, EBP audits and health-care audits governed by A-133 guidelines
- Audit tasks included participating in team planning meetings & identifying risks of material misstatements, participating in fraud discussions, documentation of client processes & procedures, documentation of client interviews, testing and/or re-testing payroll audits previously completed by internal audit, testing accuracy, completeness and eligibility requirements of employer contributions, benefit payment expenses and direct & indirect expense allocation schedules for DB Pension and H&W Plans.
- Acted as Senior and was in-charge of 18 ERISA guided EBP audits of the JIB, the firm’s largest EBP client, not limited to the testing and review of all related audit areas to preparing the final financial statements and SAS 114 presentations for the client to distribute at Board Meetings held by the Trustees.
- Prepared ERISA Supplemental Schedules to support the DOL Form 5500.
- Served as liaison, facilitating communication between management and associates.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
Empire National Bank
Senior Accountant
01.2010 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Performed all cash & cash equivalent reconciliations on a daily basis.
- Assisted with all Accounts Payable and purchasing functions.
- Performed monthly reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts and record all month-end closing entries including any post-closing adjustments needed on any GL accounts.
- Reviewed and analyze monthly financial statements, in addition to proofing & footing the 10Q report.
- Assisted Controllers with Financial Statement preparation.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Marcum LLP
Staff Auditor
01.2008 - 11.2009
Job overview
- Provided assurance services to SEC and private companies in various industries, including retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, distribution and real estate
- Audit tasks included calculations of sample size, selection of items for audit testing, testing of transactions, and verification of audit assertions.
- Performed detailed audit testing of cash/bank accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intangible assets, goodwill, accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, sales cut-off, and expense account analysis.
- Footed and referenced SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q in addition to financial statements of privately-held companies.
- Assisted in performing and reviewing internal control testing in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements..
- Participated in discussions with management regarding business processes and noted control weaknesses.
- Contributed towards documenting fieldwork in accordance with approved audit program, department and professional standards within budgeted time-frames.
- Performed analytical and ratio analyses on account variances, determining causes of fluctuation
- Developed and maintained respectable client relationships, including those in the position of Controller, CFO and other management-level employees.
- Performed physical inventory observations of manufacturing and retail entities.
North Fork Bancorporation
Senior Accountant
01.2001 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Maintained daily general accounting activity for seven subsidiaries of North Fork Bank.
- Recorded and posted all month-end closing entries including adjustments, intercompany expenses, loan servicing entries, accruals, pre-paid, accounts payable, cash receipts, loan amortization and provision for income taxes for seven bank subsidiaries.
- Performed monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts for seven bank subsidiaries.
- Reviewed and analyzed interim financial statements.
- Recorded all entries related to payables, acquisition of properties, sales of properties and related expenses, and property write-down’s for three Real Estate subsidiaries.
- Collaborated extensively with internal & external auditors to provide in-depth assistance.
- Worked closely with Assistant Controller on implementing Policies & Procedures manuals for all of the Banks Accounting & Finance departments consisting of Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting (AP, subsidiaries, GL processing, Financial Reporting) and Internal Audit to adhere to Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements.
Education
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY
BBA from Accounting
08.2007
University Overview
- 3.8 GPA
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Best Practices and Methodologies
- Audit Engagements
- Accounting Familiarity
- Inventory Control
- Schedule Development
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statements Expertise
- GAAP
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Timeline
Accounting Systems Trainer
Technology Training Associates
04.2022 - 11.2022
Accounting Assistant
Alaso USA Corp
12.2020 - 03.2021
Accounting Consultant
Taylor White Accounting
03.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Auditor
Assurance Dimensions
04.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Associate
McGladrey
10.2010 - 02.2017
Senior Accountant
Empire National Bank
01.2010 - 10.2010
Staff Auditor
Marcum LLP
01.2008 - 11.2009
Senior Accountant
North Fork Bancorporation
01.2001 - 12.2007
Hofstra University
BBA from Accounting
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