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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Worldwide, Oo

• Conducted risk assessments, led walkthroughs, and evaluated internal controls, including transaction cycles such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, fixed assets, intangibles, treasury, and financial reporting• Assessed management’s remediation plan for identified control deficiencies, including remediation testing and evaluating disclosure impacts to appropriately respond to relevant risks of material misstatement• Led international team and partnered with clients throughout project execution, resulting in elevated client service, increased clarity on status, a better understanding of key observations, and a collaborative issue resolution approach• Delivered pro-bono professional consulting services, including data analysis, strategy guidance, and in-depth research, to support non-profits in achieving their mission objectives through the internal Deloitte StepUp program• Developed new risk assessment framework, enhancing the identification and assessment of high-risk areas• Conducted Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits and identified control weaknesses, recommending improvements that enhanced financial reporting accuracy

Worldwide, Oo

• Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on complex audits, improving team productivity and knowledge• Executed end-to-end financial statement audits for over twenty companies of diverse sizes, including analysis of financial records, assessment of internal controls, identification of potential risks, and substantive testing over key audit areas including fixed assets, postretirement benefits, asset retirement obligations, and renewable energy credits• Assessed and critically analyzed management estimates to ensure alignment with accounting standards• Reviewed GAAP and IFRS financial statements for compliance with applicable external reporting requirements

Worldwide, Oo

• Evaluated financial statement risks by gathering and analyzing data to gain an understanding of the entity, its environment, its financial statement accounts, and its business processes. Reviewed assessment outputs including resulting identification of risks of material misstatement, and the related internal controls over financial reporting• Successfully completed a first-year audit, performing detailed risk assessment procedures, internal controls testing, and preparation of audit testing, contributing to the delivery of accurate and compliant financial statements• Collaborated with audit teams to develop effective testing strategies, significantly reducing overall audit time

Golden Valley, Minnesota, Us

• Created and maintained approved vendor list to better track billing schedules and important vendor information • Led transition to electronic vendor payments over mailing physical checks to optimize vendor payment schedule • Launched new internal system to track bounced customer payments to limit clients from exceeding credit limits• Billed, received & recorded remittances, and resolved issues related to third-party health insurance companies• Revamped internal processes to keep electronic records of all payments, donations, purchase requisitions, and invoices• Received and recorded all contributions and grants using QuickBooks• Worked with Executive Director to adjust financial statements to represent earned income accounts more accurately• Assisted Executive Director with annual external audit, monthly reconciliations, and mitigating internal control gaps• Managed full-cycle accounts payable, including receiving, processing, verification, and payment distribution while resolving any discrepancies or abnormalities using an attention to detail

Worldwide, Oo

Worldwide, Oo

• Prepared risk assessments for public power & utility and pharmaceutical companies• Used accounting experience to assist in the completion of quarterly reviews• Participated in internal control walkthroughs with clients• Documented and tested the design & implementation and operating effectiveness of internal controls• Completed process flow diagrams citing appropriate risks and controls for each process• Prepared and updated templates to improve the efficiency of future work• Assisted in the transition to new audit software

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Performed audits in accordance with U.S. GAAP and financial statement analyses of US venture capital firms, healthcare companies, medical research entities, hospitality trusts, and technology service companies• Collected and analyzed financial data, assisted in the creation of financial statements and reports, and examined company accounts• Conducted financial statement risk assessments and collaborated with colleagues on the constant improvement of existing procedures and workpaper setup• Performed testing of company accounts such as Revenue, Expenses, Fixed Assets, Debt, Equity, and more• Assisted in the completion of audit reviews and compilations

Us

• Assisted IT and Financial Audit teams with completion of year-end and interim audits• Utilized Excel to organize and complete work assignments efficiently• Used accounting knowledge to agree account balances to yearly trial balances• Performd control testing and review for accuracy and completion over account reconciliations, gather revenue support, complete testing workpapers for PPE, A/R, A/P, Cash, and more• Attended and participate in internal client meetings• Developed computer skills by using software such as TeamMate, IDEA, AuditBoard, Confluence, and JIRA

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

• Analyzed thousands of prospective clients’ driveways a day by evaluating quality and size to determine pricing• Met weekly assignment of delivering 500 estimates that fit predetermined criteria • Traveled daily to assigned cities that were up to 50 miles of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area• Communicated hourly with owner to provide progress updates

Deerfield, Il, Us

• Managed Employee of the Month Program and increased employee involvement by 425%• Voted Employee of the Month by peers multiple times and built strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues by being a team player• Efficiently oversaw the production of up to 200 photo orders a day using an attention to detail• Consistently completed specialty photo projects before deadlines by using time management skills and an expertise of store technology and equipment• Used product knowledge and public relations skills to assist in bettering customers’ shopping experience and resolving any problems • Ensured order accuracy of shipments received via computer order systems• Trained new employees through leading by example and using previous experience to guide them

Boiling Springs, Nc, Us

• Greeted and assisted all students entering and exiting the facility• Ensured all workout rooms and equipment were clean and organized for student use• Awarded Employee of the Month

Master'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Accounting

Business Administration And Management, General