Elsa Mendez

Greenwood, IN ***** 630-***-**** ac81dy@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Internal Auditor, September 2017 – Present

Plan and implement financial, operational and compliance audits

Review internal controls and processes

Oversee annual warehouse inventory

Assist external auditors

Prepare audit memo and workpapers

Participate in review and selection of TeamMate data analytics software

INDIAN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 204 Aurora, IL

Internal Auditor, October 2008-July 2013

Implement controls to minimize risk and ensure sound practices

Instruct and guided staff district wide on accounting and best practice

Establish standard guidelines for controls and procedures

Conduct fraud, compliance and financial audits

Participate on ad hoc projects

WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Detroit, MI

Staff Internal Auditor, September 2007 - July 2008

Utilize internal controls framework for expenditure and revenue processes

to assess risk status of each control process

Assist in Pcard audit

Conduct operational and contract compliance audits

Assist in report writing and completion of final work papers

DUCHOSSOIS INDUSTRIES Chicago, IL

Senior Accountant, June 1999 - December 2000

Prepare consolidated financial statements

Perform monthly variance analysis for headquarters and subsidiaries

Assist in year-end audit

Participate in Hyperion accounting software upgrade and implementation

MLC INDUSTRIES Schaumburg, IL

Staff Accountant, September 1998 - June 1999

Prepare consolidated financial statements for foreign and US companies on a quarterly basis

Maintain the General Ledger for US books

Review foreign affiliates’ monthly financial statements

Conduct a revenue audit at Argentinian affiliate

Provide training to staff at Venezuelan affiliate

(Experience cont.)

PRADO & RENTERIA CPA’s PROF CORP. Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant/Auditor, January 1996 - September 1998

Carry out internal audits for Chicago Public Schools

Perform audits utilizing Yellow Book audit standards

Perform Single Audits

Work on compilation reports for small business owners

Work on tax returns for self-employed clients

HOLLYWOOD CASINO Aurora, IL

Food & Beverage Accountant, March 1995 - December 1995

Audited food and beverage revenues

Carried out food and beverage inventory

Education & Other

DEVRY UNIVERSITY

Addison, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CIA Candidate

Spanish Language Fluency

Professional Affiliations

Institute of Internal Auditors

Association of Airport Internal Auditors

Community Involvement

Indy Reads

Schools on Wheels

Indiana Latino Institute

Indiana Latino Expo

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