Rachel Ferrara
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with success in managing multiple priorities and strong skills in accounting and financial reporting. Aiming to leverage these skills in a controller position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Supervisor
Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP
10.2019 - Current
- Lead 11 to 12 audits annually in non-profit, real estate, and hospitality industries.
- Prepared financial statements under US GAAP and Income Tax basis.
- Supervised and guided two employees during multiple audits to safeguard accuracy.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Created, enforced and consistently improved audit procedures to improve audit efficiency.
- Attended AICPA CIMA Not for Profit industry conference to gain understanding of trends and engage with current and potential clients.
- Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
- Maintained professional communication with clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.
- Participated in firm's liaison program to help incoming staff members become acclimated to firm and to the profession.
Senior Accountant
Hantzmon Wiebel LLP
10.2016 - 09.2019
Staff Accountant
Hantzmon Wiebel LLP
01.2015 - 09.2016
Education
Master of Arts - Accounting
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA04.2013
Skills
- Audit Programs and Processes
- Microsoft Office Products
- TeamMate Analytics
- CCH Axcess Products
- Quickbooks (Desktop and Online)
Additional Information
Served a 2 year term as Treasurer on a local non-profit board, which included performing bookkeeping, preparing monthly financial reports, and presenting monthly reports to the full board.
Timeline
Audit Supervisor
Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP
10.2019 - Current
Senior Accountant
Hantzmon Wiebel LLP
10.2016 - 09.2019
Staff Accountant
Hantzmon Wiebel LLP
01.2015 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Accounting
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Eastern Mennonite University
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