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Overview
Work History
Education
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VOLUNTEER WORK
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Talia Seiber

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Ambitious, results-driven accounting and finance professional with an aptitude for analytical, creative, and collaborative problem-solving. Experience interfacing with clients and teams in various industry groups. Passionate about and determined to be a leader and mentor in a people and growth-oriented organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

STAFF ACCOUNTANT-REMOTE

Snyder Cohn
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Completed planning, budgeting, and fieldwork on audit engagements for Nonprofit clients, including the review and testing of the net assets, program receivables and payables, revenue, and statement of functional expenses audit areas
  • Performed Single Audit of government grant recipients, including major program determination and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards testing in accordance with Uniform Guidance
  • Performed compilation services and prepared subsequent tax returns for partnership, corporation, and S corporation business structures

ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE-REMOTE, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

CohnReznick
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performed test work for Indirect Rate and Incurred Cost contract audits (“DCAA type audits”) on areas such as indirect expenses, timesheet and labor testing, and direct materials
  • Analyzed transactions to identify potential allowability/allocability issues, conducted appropriate research, and collaborated with Senior Associate to resolve issues
  • Performed audit procedures and prepared final deliverables in accordance with firm standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 31, and GAGAS in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner for the Department of Energy (DOE) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)










ASSOCIATE, ASSURANCE SERVICES

Aronson LLC
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Built and maintained strong professional relationships with engagement teams and client contacts
  • Collaborated with dynamic engagement teams to complete audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services in a timely manner and with awareness of engagement economics and budgeting
  • Supported Senior staff and contributed to risk assessment, internal control walkthroughs, and testing of controls at the planning stage of audits
  • Performed detailed testing and analysis of cash, investments, fixed assets, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, inventory, accounts payable, deferred revenue, accrued expenses, leases, and some revenue
  • Prepared journal entries for year-end audits
  • Maintained listing of open items to communicate to Senior staff and clients
  • Prepared work papers, financial statements, disclosures, and footnotes with accuracy and efficiency within firm guidelines
  • Trained new Associates on roll-forward procedures and fielded questions on work paper preparation

SUMMER ROTATIONAL TAX AND ASSURANCE INTERN

Aronson LLC
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Interfaced with clients during audits and presentations
  • Assisted with the audit of payroll and subsequent payments
  • Input hedge fund Schedule K-1s into tax return
  • Assisted in the preparation and amendment of individual and corporate tax returns

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Interstate Mechanical Contractors
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Performed accounting functions, including accounts payable, job costing, and accounts receivable billing
  • Prepared documents for project management meetings, monitored and updated company sales forecast
  • Issued job numbers, entered budgets, processed contracts and related project documents

Education

Master of Accounting And Information Systems - Concentration in Financial Services

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
05.2019
  • 3.16 GPA
  • Graduate Research Assistant - Aug. 2017 to May 2019
  • Member of the first Student Council for the MACIS program

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Tusculum University, Knoxville, TN
05.2017
  • 3.88 GPA
  • Cum Laude
  • President’s List: 1 semester; Dean’s List: 1 semester

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, TN
06.2013
  • 3.40 GPA
  • Dean’s List: 3 semesters

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced in Excel), CaseWare and CaseView Accounting and Auditing, CCH Prosystem fx Suite, IDEA Data Analysis, and Tableau
  • Strong, adaptable verbal and written communication skills
  • Industrious and resourceful researcher
  • Distinct perceptive and observational skills
  • Knowledge of professional rules, standards, and regulations (ie US GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB, OMB's Uniform Guidance, FAR)
  • Astute analytical and diagnostic skills with ability to identify and implement appropriate resolutions
  • Exceptional technical accounting and auditing skills
  • Excellent ability to stay organized and multi-task under pressure

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Nourish Now, January 2020
  • Junior Achievement Finance Park - Montgomery County, MD, October 2019
  • Faith Promise Church - Celebrate Recovery Program, February 2016
  • Anderson County Circuit and Criminal Court, August 2013 to October 2013

Timeline

STAFF ACCOUNTANT-REMOTE - Snyder Cohn
05.2022 - 09.2022
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE-REMOTE, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING - CohnReznick
10.2021 - 03.2022
ASSOCIATE, ASSURANCE SERVICES - Aronson LLC
10.2019 - 10.2021
SUMMER ROTATIONAL TAX AND ASSURANCE INTERN - Aronson LLC
06.2018 - 07.2018
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - Interstate Mechanical Contractors
07.2015 - 02.2016
Virginia Tech - Master of Accounting And Information Systems, Concentration in Financial Services
Tusculum University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Pellissippi State Community College - Associate of Science, Business Administration
Talia Seiber