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Sonsat Tom Quinn

Marlborough

Summary

Conducted risk assessments using data analytics to identify patterns that may indicate fraudulent activities; performed predictive analytics for risk-based audits, prioritizing areas with high inherent risks and allocating resources there. Also, used qualitative methods to identify risks by reviewing the financial statements and understanding the business environment. Developed audit plans outlining objectives, scope, timeline, and key stakeholders. Gathered evidence through document review and interview and prepared audit reports detailing findings, recommendations for improvement and follow-up action plans. Conducted follow-up audits by first reviewing the prior audit findings and agreed upon action plan. Then, verified the implementation of these actions through document reviews and interviews to validate compliance and identify any areas for further improvement. This approach has consistently led to enhanced operational efficiency and risk mitigation in my practice. Audited internal controls, understanding the business operations, objectives and risks associated with each process. Focused on the financial reporting controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations, operational controls for efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and IT controls to protect data integrity and security. Performed controls walk-throughs to assess design adequacy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Tom-Quinn’s Accounting and Tax Services
Marlborough
05.2009 - Current
  • Applied accounting principles, audit standards, and procedures in examining financial records, transactions and processes for better legal compliance and financial accuracy.
  • Led financial statement compilation and reporting work.
  • Skilled in project management involving effective time management, and tasks prioritization abilities.
  • Identified ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes.
  • Assisted clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and validate corrective action plans, to deliver quality work within set timelines.
  • Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with team and client to conduct efficient audits and ensure collaboration and cooperation.
  • Committed to professional growth, maintaining objectivity and impartiality during an audit, learning new things quickly.
  • Applied my ability to maintain precision and uphold the highest ethical standards when examining financial records with a proven track record for meticulous attention to detail and a deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and financial accuracy under pressure.
  • Prepared federal and state business tax returns (1065 and 1120-S) for over 20 clients and 30 + tax returns per season.

Accountant

Tom-Quinn’s Accounting and Tax Services
Dallas
01.2002 - 04.2009
  • Oversaw all aspects of client assurance services, including audits, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures engagements, financial, operational, and regulatory compliance audits.
  • Strong reconciliation, documentation skills, prepared complex compilations with a track record for providing accurate and efficient work.
  • Developed audit programs tailored to specific business processes, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with firm policies, and industry standards.

Financial Examiner III

Texas Department of Insurance
Texas
08.2000 - 12.2001
  • Demonstrated proficiency in technical skills for evaluating recorded assets, liabilities, surplus and capital for compliance with statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • Experience in auditing financial, accounting, performance and operating records and other source documents in accordance with GAGAS auditing standards and principles.
  • Auditing – a solid knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.

Tax Accountant

HR Block
St. Louis
07.1997 - 07.2000
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships, managing expectations and deadlines, reviewing and preparing tax returns for partnerships, trusts, estates and non-profits.
  • Researched tax regulations and analyzed financial statements to ensure documentation correctness.
  • Took part in quarterly financial planning and implemented tax strategies to reduce tax liability.
  • Valued teammate with good interpersonal skills and works collaboratively across functions, provided taxation consultancy, and explained the intricacies of tax laws to small business clients.

Education

CPA – Certification -

01.1993

Doctorate Business Administration -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

MBA - Accounting

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO

Master of Finance -

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO

Skills

  • Independent and team worker
  • PowerPoint
  • Compilations
  • Reconciliations
  • Tax Returns
  • Financial Statements
  • Collaboration Skills
  • QuickBooks
  • Project Management

Activities

Maintained active membership with the institute of Internal auditors.

Timeline

Accountant

Tom-Quinn’s Accounting and Tax Services
05.2009 - Current

Accountant

Tom-Quinn’s Accounting and Tax Services
01.2002 - 04.2009

Financial Examiner III

Texas Department of Insurance
08.2000 - 12.2001

Tax Accountant

HR Block
07.1997 - 07.2000

CPA – Certification -

Doctorate Business Administration -

Grand Canyon University

MBA - Accounting

Saint Louis University

Master of Finance -

Saint Louis University
Sonsat Tom Quinn