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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan

• Participate in identification of financial reporting risks and evaluation of design and operational effectiveness of existing and/or proposed internal controls surrounding financial reporting• Support the review and evaluation of account reconciliations prepared by various business units and provide feedback to account reconciliation owners• Participate in the development of controls including analytical tools, reports, and systems to support an effective control environment• Collaborate with internal and external auditors as needed

Detroit, Mi

• Performed audit testwork on the financial statements of numerous clients, largely in the automotive manufacturing industry.• Applied firm approved guidance based upon GAAS to formulate and carry out testing approaches.• Documented procedures performed, results obtained, and conclusions reached within error free workpapers to evidence testing methodologies employed.• Assessed the reliability of the client’s business process controls and accuracy of financial records.• Regularly worked with international client contacts at both the plant and corporate levels, in order to gather audit evidence and understand global business processes.• Coordinated with offsite (both domestic and international) team members. • Developed and implemented plan to update testing procedures around global commercial accruals, including investigating price differences, long term customer/vendor agreements, and raw materials pricing.• Developed relationships with client contacts in order to receive quality support and maintain good standing.• Interpreted large amounts of client data, ensure that data is complete & accurate, and organize data for presentation to upper management.• Coached new hires on day-to-day tasks and perform first level detailed review of new hire work.• Researched accounting standards and policy to provide up to date advisory services and support to clients.

Greater Detroit Area

• Interpreted taxpayer data and identified any deductions that may have been present• Exercised discretion when handling personal taxpayer financial information• Utilized UltraTax CS software to best satisfy taxpayer needs

• Assisted engagement teams with audits of Masco Cabinetry and Robert Bosch GmbH• Assisted senior manager with client presentations• Assessed reliability of controls and accuracy of financial records in order to issue the auditor opinion

Lafayette, Indiana Area

• Processed all material returns and exchanges • Ran daily reports to track order progress and informed staff members of any order changes• Performed weekly audits• Developed work instructions and trained replacement

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Financial Accounting & International Business

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting