Belinda Joseph
**********@*****.*** New York, NY 10037
OBJECTIVE To secure a position in accounting leading to opportunities to
positively impact the firm, the clients, and the community.
EDUCATION Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Master of Accounting (May 2010)
Bachelor of Business Administration (May 2009)
Honors: Accounting Scholars Distinction
CAREER PROFILE
. Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional
with experience in public and private accounting.
. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
. Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
. Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at
multi-tasking.
. Experience researching GAAP accounting issues
. Good knowledge of general accounting principle and
practices.
EXPERIENCE PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New York, NY
Assurance Experienced Associate (September 2010- present)
. Performed audit functions related to financial statement
accounts, including cash and interest expense.
. Performed operational effectiveness testing over
Internal Controls for high profile clients in conformity
with GAAS.
. Established a high quality work ethic recognized by team
members and successfully worked independently with
limited guidance, improved documentation and
presentation in assigned areas and clearly communicated
task status and issues to engagement team.
. Received positive feedback from engagement team members
and key client contacts regarding professional demeanor
and quick understanding of explanations provided.
. Provided coaching and guidance for new associates.
. Demonstrated professional skepticism and compliance of
best practices audit procedures.
Renaissance Regulatory Services, Boca Raton, Florida
Accounting Internship (November 2008 to August 2009)
. Prepared monthly financial reports for broker-dealer
clients including general ledger, journal entries, check
register, balance sheet, income statement, and bank
reconciliation from source documents including bank,
credit card, payroll, and clearing statements.
. Calculated clients' monthly regulatory net capital
computations, including haircuts, aggregate
indebtedness, and non-allowable assets in accordance
with SEC Rule 15c3-1.
. Produced regulatory FOCUS reports based on clients'
completed monthly financials for submission to FINRA
. Researched and advised clients regarding SEC and FINRA
financial responsibility rules.
. Researched, compiled, and edited a monthly newsletter of
regulatory changes.
COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), QuickBooks
ORGANIZATIONS National Associational of Black Accountants (NABA), New
York Chapter (2011)
Toastmasters International, Vice President of Membership (2010)
Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Honors Fraternity, FAU (2010)
Accounting Students Association, President, FAU (2008)