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Findlay, Ohio, Us

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. MPC is the largest independent petroleum product refining, marketing, retail and midstream business in the United States. MPC operates the nation's largest refining system with more than 3 million barrels per day of crude oil capacity across 16 refineries. MPC is a Fortune 500 (2019 rank of 31) company with $97B in revenues and 60,000 employees.Primarily performing Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) controls testing. Non-SOX audits include employee expense report and gas plant audits. Special projects include preparing and delivering training and implementation of an Audit Planning & Scheduling application, Audit Prodigy. Proficient in data analytics tool, IDEA and GRC tool RSA Archer. Prepared and delivered hands-on IDEA training to MPC Internal Audit staff. Member of the following SME teams: Audit Prodigy, Audit Process, Data Analytics.

Findlay, Ohio, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Credere Group is a leading provider of project based consulting services in a variety of industries throughout the United States.Contract position performing Internal Controls testing (SOX) for a large public company ($3.4B Revenues, 7,200 employees). For this engagement I used Workiva's Desk software.

Oakland, California, Us

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans, serving 12.2 million members in 8 regions. I performed risk assessment and auditing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR; SOX) for a variety of key business processes. Our audit results are reported to the business and management in written reports and in-person closing meetings. I also performed control design and remediation of deficient controls. I provided project management over business processes for the design of controls, remediation of deficiencies and control testing.I authored and presented a variety of training for business, control and application owners to ensure understanding of their control ownership responsibilities. I developed and presented training to all new managers on their financial/SOX duties at Kaiser.On a regular basis we presented internal control news and developments to a wide audience of key SOX personnel. I also authored and delivered training for new process owners and control owners, "SOX-101 training." I facilitate audit testing between the business and our auditors, both external (financial statement and regulatory) and internal auditors for financial statement, compliance and operational audits. Our team facilitated the regulatory audit and we received no findings and compliments on our providing documentation in a timely manner. I perform special projects, including operational and compliance audits, for the Controllers Group in Colorado. Software used: Microsoft Office, WoltersKluwer GRC.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

As a Senior Associate at Clifton Gunderson I performed risk assessment procedures, audit planning and development of audit program. I performed audit testing and reviewed the workpapers of my audit team. I documented our audit findings and conclusions. I performed accounting and audit research as necessary.I am proficient with Microsoft Office products and FxEngagement.Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients: • Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners • Identify performance improvement opportunities • Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient • Supervise Audit associates and interns on engagements• Document formal written audit findings and related research to comply with applicable audit documentation standards• Perform research with FASB pronouncements and other authoritative literature to ensure client compliance under GAAP.

Framingham, Ma, Us

At Corporate Express I performed risk identification, control design and process documentation. Corporate Express was a foreign filer and adopted SOX later than domestic corporations. (Staples acquired Corporate Express in 2008.)While at Corporate Express I did the following: • I performed financial and operational audits. • I performed internal control assessments in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 requirements and made recommendations to assure proper and adequate internal control. • I documented my audit findings and developed recommendations to management to strengthen business controls, improve operations, and/or reduce costs.• I assisted in the planning of the scope of the audit, preparing audit programs, and preparing management reports on audit findings.• I actively participated in meetings with senior management and present audit findings in a clear and concise manner.

New York, Ny, Us

I was responsible for performing assurance services (audits and reviews) specializing in financial services, hospitality and governmental entities. I served clients through three busy seasons.• Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients • Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners • Identify performance improvement opportunities • Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient • Supervise Audit associates and interns on engagements• Document formal written audit findings and related research to comply with applicable audit documentation standards• Perform research with FASB pronouncements and other authoritative literature to ensure client compliance under GAAP.

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My accounting duties at Founders were daily cash management, month end close, account reconciliation, and account analysis. I also prepared the sales and use tax filings with the appropriate tax jurisdictions.

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As a Private Client Accountant, I performed month end close, account reconciliation, and daily and month end reporting for a portfolio of sub-advised private client accounts. While in this position I authored the “Private Client Accountant Procedure Manual” a comprehensive guide to all duties and functions of the department helping to facilitate training of new employees. I also developed a comprehensive spreadsheet that handled all accounting tasks (trade tickets, reconciliation, reporting), this standard spreadsheet improved efficiency. I also held a Series 6 National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) license.

Master'S Degree, Accountancy

Bsba, Finance