Tara Smith
Manassas,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Auditor with two years of public accounting experience. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Seeking a challenging role to expand accounting knowledge and pursue opportunities in IT audit.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Auditor
Saggar & Rosenberg, P.C.
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared accurate workpapers that documented the purpose, scope, methodology, results, conclusions, recommendations, as well as supporting evidence from each engagement.
- Maintained strong client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their understanding of auditing concepts and techniques.
- Evaluated client's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
Program Management Specialist
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Assists in the management of career services platforms and online tools and resources
- Acts as liaison regarding basic IT support needs for the career services platforms, tools, and services
- Manages and creates Standard Operating Procedures to analyze and maintain data trends
- Trains and onboard new Career Services employees
- Assists in the preparation of Virtual Career Fair events, by providing IT support to attendees and staff
- Provides annual training about career services and online tools resources to Admissions and Academic Advising
- Assists in the preparation of final reports, recommendations, and other information resources for the improvement of Career Services.
- Streamlined program management processes by implementing efficient project tracking and reporting tools.
Team Associate II
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Provides excellent customer service to a diverse group of clients, including students, employers, and visitors by answering phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries
- Handled 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Trained new team members to be successful in their assigned responsibilities
- Provided oversight for Room Rental Services managed contracts and payments
- Prepares correspondence, specialized and recurring reports related to team operations
- Represented the advising department professionally at open house events
- Reviews and manages troubleshooting logs for repetitive issues or concerns.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Accounting Clerk
Passport Automotive Group
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted with Accounting in four Passport Dealerships (BMW, Nissan, Infiniti, and Mazda) regarding vehicle warranties
- Expertise in Reynolds and Reynolds CRM (Customer Relationship Management System) software
- Coordinated with the Comptroller regarding misstatements by providing proper documentation
- Participated in and serve as a liaison during audits facility conducted by regulatory authorities
- Performed month-end journal entries and maintained general ledger reconciliations
- Sorted and routed both incoming and outgoing mail orders
- Inputted 700 to 900 invoices per month
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
Student Assistant
College of Southern Maryland
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Guided students and community researchers who were seeking information by directing them to specific library databases, unique collections, and other reference materials
- Established and maintained digital account records within circulation databases
- Assisted in complementation of Maryland Studies Center projects by copying and scanning documents brought in by researchers
- Collaborate with team members to complete weekly tasks, including maintenance of lobby presentation
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Provided excellent customer service to students and staff at the front desk, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly UMUC)
Adelphi, MD05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2016
Skills
- Ethics and integrity
- Proficient in audit, compliance, and accounting software, including Thomson Reuters, Autire, and Drata
- Accounting Principles
- GAAP principles
- Internal Controls Knowledge
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Account Reconciliation
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Journal Entries
- General accounting
- Microsoft Office
- Team building
- General ledger accounting
Timeline
Staff Auditor
Saggar & Rosenberg, P.C.
07.2022 - Current
Program Management Specialist
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2018 - 08.2020
Team Associate II
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2018 - 08.2020
Accounting Clerk
Passport Automotive Group
05.2014 - 01.2018
Student Assistant
College of Southern Maryland
08.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly UMUC)
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
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