A L E X C H R I S T I A N H E S S
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Baltimore, MD 21206 acy2z2@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• CPA Eligible
• Strong experience computer skills in Excel, Microsoft Office and learning financial and auditing software.
• Confident in presenting complex information to executives and clientele
• Thrives in a team environment
EDUCATION
George Mason University MBA-ACCOUNTING 2012 Fairfax, VA Brigham Young University-Hawaii B.S. ACCOUNTING 2004 Laie, HI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR ASSOCIATE (Advisory & Audit) Grant Thornton LLP 2012-Current Baltimore, MD
• Supervisory auditing experience including planning, reviewing, and executing financial statement audits for manufacturing, federal contracting, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and bio-life science industries; as well as performing telecommunication compliance audits over the FCC Form 499-A.
• Performed and reviewed detailed analysis and testing over general ledger accounts and journal entries to verify and identify completeness, accuracy, and potential fraud.
• Verified and re-performed month, quarter, and year-end reconciliations to corroborate management’s assertions.
• Identified weaknesses in internal controls and communicated to audit team leadership and management for SOX compliance.
• Assessed the risks of the entity, tailored audit plans to respond to these identified risks, documented various cycle/transaction processes, delegated work to staff to ensure completion of the audit in an efficient and effective manner, drafted and reviewed financial statements, and other responsibilities.
• Audited and led engagements for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), AICPA and PCAOB, FCC Form 499-A (telecommunication audits), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Employee Benefit Plans including 401(k), Pension, Health, and Medical Plans. GRADUATE ASSISTANT George Mason University 2010-2012 Fairfax, VA
• Served as point of contact for prospective MBA Students during office hours and recruiting events
• Researched fraud detection measures using non-financial measurements from companies’10-k statement.
• Researched CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research) new center for campus.
TAX ASSOCIATE H& R Block 2009-2010 Honolulu, HI
• Prepared individual income taxes for federal and state returns
• Represented clientele to IRS and state taxing authority
• Sold products and services to clients
CREDIT UNION EXAMINER in
CAREER INTERN PROGRAM
National Credit Union
Administration
2008-2009 Honolulu, HI
• Reviewed Financial statements of Credit Unions
• Verified Credit Union compliance with Federal regulations
• Wrote portions of examination report based on risk
• Presented report to CEO and Board of Directors.
RECRUITING MANAGER Robert Half International, Inc. 2006-2008 Honolulu, HI
• Interviewed prospective candidates, from entry level to C.F.O.
• Established and maintained client relationships
• Communicated effectively via phone, email, and face to face BILLING SPECIALIST
• Researched extensive customer billing issues, was a part of a team that collected over $250K of unpaid invoices
• Worked with multiple departments and customers to resolve billing issues. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PROPERTY
MNGT CLERK
• Processed and coded a high volume of invoices for Accounts Payable.
• Cut over 200 checks for 3 separate properties on a weekly basis
• Assisted with Property Management software conversion to Skyline
• Reconciled accounts and billed tenants
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE Primerica Financial Services 2005-2008 Honolulu, HI
• Presented services to small and large groups
• Prepared and planed budgets for clients
• Trained new hires on policies and license preparation. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Clergy Leader in Local Ministry, Student Advisory Council Rep, Scoutmaster, Merit Badge Counselor, Service Representative (Portugal)