Staff Auditor
Resume:
COURTNEY KIESER
** *** **** **** *****, Annandale, New Jersey 08801
********.******@*****.***
STAFF AUDITOR / INTERNAL AUDITOR / STAFF ACCOUNTANT
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Hardworking, analytical, and goal-driven professional, offering solid academic foundation, extensive training, and demonstrated expertise in financial auditing and accounting operations. Possess in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and auditing procedures. Exemplify proficiency in independent and objective assessment of organizational financial and operational business activities. Successfully passed the Regulation section toward Certified Public Accountant examination.
- Known for keen attention to details in analyzing accounting records to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
- Display comprehensive familiarity with financial reports; records and general ledgers; bookkeeping; and billing, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Exhibit outstanding skills in performing and completing assigned tasks efficiently and without error, ensuring productive, efficient, and profitable operations.
- Equipped strong leadership and tactical direction in supervising, guiding and motivating individuals and groups toward efficient execution and completion of tasks.
- Armed with powerful communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving aptitude; ability to work well with teams and colleagues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General Accounting and Auditing - Variance Research and Identification
Regulatory Compliance and Standards - Data Collection and Report Generation
Strategic Planning and Problem-Solving
EDUCATION
The University of Texas, El Paso, TX
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING, DEAN’S LIST, 2011
The University of Texas, El Paso, TX
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ECONOMICS, DEAN’S LIST, 2009
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Schmid, Broaddus, Nugent & Gano, PC
Continuing Professional Education Courses in Governmental, Not-For-Profit, and Financial Accounting
40 Hours, Yearly
Software Course in Microsoft Office 2007 (Excel and Access)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCHMID, BROADDUS, NUGENT & GANO, PC: EL PASO, TX
- Staff Auditor 2010–2012
Took charge of conducting small audits, including generating audit programs; testing areas of internal controls; developing financial statements and work papers; and completing test work for areas, such as payroll and expenditures. Worked closely and communicated with clients regarding the overall auditing process. Supported other staff members, audit seniors, and managers in facilitating larger audits.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling client engagements, including financial audits of governmental, not-for-profit, and private entities, utilizing established accounting principles and auditing procedures.
- Contributed in meeting return deadlines by accurately preparing and creating individual tax returns in support to the Tax Department.
- Continuously exemplified outstanding work performance and received job promotion from part-time staff auditor to a full-time position.
- Audit and Tax Intern 2010
Ensured organization of client work papers into the permanent file. Rendered support in processing paperwork as well as completing small individual tax returns for the Tax Department. Exemplified organizational skills in preparing and accomplishing test work for expenditure and payroll testing.
- Gained familiarity in operating engagement software as well as creating and developing audit and tax client binders.
- Earned commendation from upper management for outstanding performance; offered a part-time position as staff auditor.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL: SAN ANTONIO, TX
- Credit Manager 2009
Sustained constant communication with clients by addressing their concerns regarding current credit card debt and other outstanding debts. Conducted credit check to customers who are interested in in paying off high interest credit cards; created worksheet to calculate the cash they could get from the refinance. Worked in partnership with underwriters in providing the most advantageous interest rate possible on the refinance. Planned and scheduled appointments with customers to discuss their financial options.
- Eliminated client’s outstanding debts with high interest rates by advising customer to refinance their vehicles with Wells Fargo.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Network of Young Certified Public Accountant Membership
Currently awaiting for acceptance
ACTIVITIES
University of Texas, El Paso, TX
Economic and Finance Association, 2008–2009
American Marketing Association, 2008–2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
QuickBooks, ProSystems Engagements Audit, and Tax Software
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Access
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