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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Conducted testing of internal controls for SOX compliance, ensuring business processes adhered to regulatory standards while working to identify and remediate potential control deficiencies with respective teams at HubSpot- Collaborated within internal audit to assess & designate reliance controls for external auditors, supporting efficient audit processes - Compiled auditing documentation that summarized findings supporting senior auditors and management in decision-making

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Assisted in the procurement of federal certifications through interacting with the IRS for multiple subsidiary entities enabling these entities to begin/continue business on domestic and international levels from operational and tax standpoints- Optimized existing sales tax tracking software and creating multiple Excel Macros to aid in the synthesis and overall understanding of sales tax data across 36 States resulting in A24’s ability to meet tax deadlines more efficiently and accurately- Collaborated with other accounting teams to reconcile legal invoices, assist in ERP integration through online storefront product classification, and creating process narratives leading to clearer organization-wide understandings of business processes

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

- Performed comprehensive tests of internal controls using auditing software tools relative to SOX compliance to identify how well Central Hudson’s various business and operations in specific departments functioned to comply with regulatory measures - Collaborated with Internal Audit staff investigating SOX controls & testing specific departments finding ways to preserve or remain in compliance while emphasizing the importance of maintaining compliance as a collective company wide effort - Toured company substations, and met with members of other company departments to learn how Central Hudson functions to better understand the relationships in itself, with customers, regulators and community leading to more efficient audit work

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Created general ledger & trial balance reconciliation reports using Excel to assist with year-end and quarterly closing periods and reconciled internal accounts payable systems to ensure invoices accurately match accounting records - Filed state sales taxes for monthly and quarterly periods & collaborated with tax officials from various states regarding discrepancies in account information resulting in clearer information being readily accessible to other employees at A24- Examined expense account items given tax deduction regulations to maximize deduction amounts and minimize tax liability - Researched state tax codes and compared findings to specific accounts resulting in A24 taking advantage of tax credits and stock options to cut costs, boost profits, and achieve better fundamental understandings of state tax environments

Truro, Massachusetts, United States

- Enforced beach safety regulations through interacting with patrons with the goal of educating others as well as my peers, building a rapport and finally a sense of community between lifeguarding staff, beach regulars, locals, and tourists- Advocated for environmental awareness, wildlife education & safety when interacting with the public under circumstances where wildlife or medical incidences impeded regular beach activities or roused large numbers of beach patrons- Trained to function well as a member of a team under stressful circumstances, to administer first aid/CPR, to interact with the public appropriately, respond to medical incidences involving marine life, and safely extricate victims

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Men's Swimming & Diving (August 2020 - October 2022)

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