Resume of Linda B. Ewell, MBA
***** *********** • Oak Park, Michigan 48237
248-***-**** *.*****@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position as an audit consultant, data entry, accounts payable or receivables specialist, accountant or registration representative where demonstrated skills can be utilized.
KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES
Over fifteen years’ experience in auditing and accounting within manufacturing, government, health insurance and hospital industries. Identified business and system process improvements. Worked extensively with TeamMate and ServiceNow audit software, PeopleSoft and Workday general ledger. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Audit Control Language (ACL) software, and PowerPoint. Skilled in Medicare compliance benefit reviews, data entry, developing audit programs in accordance with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), HIPAA and COBIT IT system regulations, writing audit reports, financial statement analysis, accounts payable, forecasting, and budget preparation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corewell Health/Beaumont Health System
Staff Auditor III 3/16 to Present
Developed assurance risk assessments and audit programs for various healthcare business units
that included drug diversion, physician credentialing and payments, vendor management, point of service registration processes and accounts payable.
Facilitated audit entrance and closing meetings with executive management.
Performed onsite hospital and ambulatory office audits related to pharmacy, inventory, and cash collection controls.
Drafted audit reports with management action plans for executive healthcare leadership.
Performed Treasury fraud analysis.
KELLOGG CORPORATION
Resources Global Professionals – (Contractor) 10/15 to 1/16
Performed Sarbanes-Oxley Audit Review of key controls for general ledger, physical inventory, foreign exchange rates and related party transactions.
Documented audit results in CURA audit software.
Reviewed account reconciliations and verified balances against SAP general ledger.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, Detroit, MI
Robert Half – (Contractor) 12/14 to 9/15
Audit Consultant
Consulted on business process improvements and drafted process flows.
Developed controls for various functions related to payment, collections, and billing.
Reviewed system specification documents for compliance with policies and worked with vendor for corrections.
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, Detroit, MI
Senior Auditor (Promotion), Office of VP & General Auditor
Developed assurance audit programs for various business units in accordance with Medicare, HIPAA and COBIT system regulations that included documenting audit results in TeamMate automated audit software.
Prepared corporate audit reports and action plans for executive management.
Senior Analyst, General Accounting
Prepared monthly financial statement consolidation and closing entries for Blue Cross Blue Shield and subsidiaries using PeopleSoft general ledger and financial systems.
Budget Analyst, Management Accounting
Prepared annual budgets for over 40 cost centers within Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Local Financial Systems Analyst, Local Financial Systems
Performed general ledger account and prepared journal entries for the correction of suspense account.
Control Plan Analyst, Control Plan Accounting
Analyzed financial statements and journal entry preparation.
General Motors Corporation – Warren, Michigan
Senior Accountant - Consolidated real estate, plant and equipment financial statements for 26 automotive plants.
Accounts Payable Clerk - Processed accounts payable invoices and followed up with vendors.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ACCOUNTING
Baker College Flint, Michigan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR: ACCOUNTING
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors
Healthcare Financial Management Association
References Available Upon Request