Dedicated auditing professional with the accomplished ability to work independently and as a team member to successfully achieve project goals and objectives. Able to effectively communicate complex financial topics with all levels of staff and management.
Certifications
CPA Candidate (Passed all four sections - will meet requirements for licensing in August 2016)
Certificate of Personal and Organizational Leadership through the Institute of Leadership Development at the University of Georgia
Experience
Associate Auditor08/2015 to CurrentGrant Thornton, LLPAtlanta, GA
Assisted in audits for clients doing business in software, restaurant, oil and gas, and service industries.
Audited revenue, intangible assets, capital assets, cash, operating expenses, and various other financial areas.
Performed audits of internal controls and evaluated their operating effectiveness in compliance with SOX.
Evaluated key ratios and balance sheet and income statement analytics to conclude on the reasonableness of the changes.
Researched a variety of complex accounting issues and evaluated the application and impact on the client's business.
Responsible for tracking budgets and tracking estimated time to complete the audit.
Audit Intern01/2014 to 03/2016Grant Thornton, LLPAtlanta , GA
Worked with a team to audit various clients and evaluate the treatment and impact of accounting policies.
Responsible for reviewing annual financial statements, quarterly reports, and press releases before issuance.
Bilingual Customer Service Representative and Teller07/2012 to 07/2013First American Bank and TrustAthens, GA
Responsible for maintaining a cash drawer of over $10,000 and a daily vault balance of over $100,000
Communicated with native Spanish-speakers to fulfill banking needs.
Advertised and opened various types of accounts for new and returning customers.
Accounting and Real Estate Analyst InternThe RADCO CompaniesAtlanta, GA
Entered journal entries and adjustments.
Developed skills in analyzing real estate properties and deals.
Analyzed past and projected income statements for possible real estate acquisitions.
Researched and found new sources of investments for the company.
Education
Master of Accountancy2015University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
Bachelor of Arts: Accounting2014University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
UGA en Madrid2012University of Georgia Madrid, Spain
Studied the culture and traditions of the Spanish culture while living with a native-Spanish speaker.
