Taylor Watkins
Prairieville,USA
Summary
Entry-level accounting professional with hands-on assurance experience serving financial institutions and public company clients. Experienced in internal control testing, walk-throughs, reconciliations, and financial statement tie-outs in accordance with GAAP and GAAS. Recognized for strong organization, time management, and consistency, with a proven academic record and professional maturity developed through client-facing roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Intern
BDO USA
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Apply GAAP and GAAS while assisting with assurance engagements for financial institutions and public company clients.
- Conduct process walk-throughs and assess internal controls for design and operating effectiveness.
- Perform reconciliations, audit sampling, and financial statement tie-outs to support quarterly and annual reporting.
- Compile audit evidence and maintain organized work-papers, coordinating with client contacts as needed.
Assurance Intern
HORNE LLP
07.2021 - 11.2025
- Supported audit engagements for financial institution and public company clients, performing internal and external audit procedures, including BSA/compliance testing.
- Executed internal control testing, including walkthroughs and evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
- Performed audit sampling and testing, and documented procedures and conclusions in accordance with firm standards.
Bartender
Acme Oyster House
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bartender
Rocca Pizzeria
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Server
Don's Seafood
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2025
Master of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2026
Skills
- Time management expertise
- Critical thinking
- Accounting principles
- Customer service
- Documentation and reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaboration skills
Timeline
Assurance Intern
BDO USA
11.2025 - 05.2026
Bartender
Acme Oyster House
06.2022 - 03.2025
Assurance Intern
HORNE LLP
07.2021 - 11.2025
Bartender
Rocca Pizzeria
11.2020 - 09.2021
Server
Don's Seafood
01.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Master of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University