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Tuere Williams

Springfield,MA

Summary

Audit Associate at KPMG, LLC, with expertise in risk assessment and journal entry testing. Improved audit efficiency through detailed documentation and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in financial software to uphold compliance and accuracy, fostering strong client relationships. Holds Secret Security Clearance.

Work History

Audit Associate

KPMG, LLC
Hartford, CT
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up areas for the current year's audits for various engagement teams.
  • In Charged areas of Audit, including Treasury and Debt, Capital and Surplus, Commissions, and Other Liabilities, Expenses, and Income, which includes risk assessment and all testing areas for the business processes.
  • Performed Footnote tie-outs for Disclosures, Documented Minutes of multiple committees for different entities.
  • Requested, gathered, and documented independence statements from the Audit Partners, Managing Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, Staff, and specialists on respective engagement teams.
  • Updated and revised procedure for Journal entry testing.
  • Performed Premiums and Claims, Journal entry, Cash, Debt, Equity, and Commissions testing for multiple engagements.
  • Obtained Security Clearance – Secret – for Federal Audit.

Graduate Assistant

Americorps/Upward Bound – UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained files for admitted students with parental permissions, report cards, and other mandated information to comply with the Federal Grant.
  • Created Excel spreadsheet of all students approached, family contact information, grade level, permission form status, current status of application, and any missing items.
  • Assisted with logistics of Friday Fun Field Events, including Go-kart racing, Nature Center visit, college tour, and info session.

Tutor/Mentor

Americorps/Upward Bound – UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Established and fostered one-on-one relationships with students in a summer enrichment program.
  • Assisted Teacher in classes conducted over Zoom: Aspirations – quantifying next steps.
  • Assisted with logistics of Friday Fun Field Events, which included go-kart racing, nature center visits, college tours, and info sessions.

Volunteer – Tax Preparation – Certified Advanced

VITA
Springfield, MA
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted clients in filing their 2019 Taxes.
  • Passed Basic and Advanced Tax Preparers Exams.
  • Continued to help process returns when state-mandated lockdowns occurred - remotely.

Accounting Intern

VITA
Springfield, MA
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted clients in the preparation of their 2018 tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Compiled comprehensive packets for each client, including required documentation for tax filings.
  • Organized files for supervisor review prior to final submission, enhancing quality control.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting – Forensic Concentration

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Criminal Justice

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05.2021

Associate of Science - Accounting

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
05.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Financial software proficiency
  • Sampling methodologies and risk assessment
  • Journal entry testing and audit procedures
  • Team collaboration and client communication
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Ethical standards and confidentiality
  • Accounting principles and GAAP compliance
  • Interpersonal communication skills

Philanthropy

NERA – Northeast Regional Alumni Association – Phi Theta Kappa, Vice President of Community Engagement, 08/19, Present

Timeline

Audit Associate

KPMG, LLC
08.2022 - Current

Graduate Assistant

Americorps/Upward Bound – UMass Amherst
08.2021 - 05.2022

Tutor/Mentor

Americorps/Upward Bound – UMass Amherst
06.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer – Tax Preparation – Certified Advanced

VITA
12.2020 - 05.2021

Accounting Intern

VITA
12.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Accounting – Forensic Concentration

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Criminal Justice

Springfield College

Associate of Science - Accounting

Housatonic Community College
Tuere Williams