Experienced Auditor focused on improving entity compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions.
Skills
GAAP Accounting Practices
Information Systems Examination
Financial Reporting
Financial Controls
Non-Compliance Assessment
Accounting Procedures Validation
Report Preparation
Audit Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Administrative Oversight
Work History
05/2016 to Current
AuditorAtos – Councilbluffs, IA,
Writes audit reports using government auditing standards
Leads team of up to 7 auditors while conducting audit engagements
Assigns and delegates audit work to team
Performs and assists others with initial audit planning and fieldwork
Participates in briefings throughout audit with management
Gathers and analyzes audit documentation
Summarizes audit results
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
Prepares working papers to support audit findings and conclusions
Shows skills in analyzing various information/problems and presenting findings and recommendations
Ensures audit progression is on schedule and communicates any delays
Coordinates update meetings with senior staff to provide status of work completed
Ensures that all audit work meets requirements of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
Assesses entity's internal controls
Conducts interviews with auditees to extract evidence and gather oral documentation
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience
Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
Makes site visits to auditees and vendors associated with audit scope
Sample auditee's accounting documentation to confirm management assertions and audit findings
Perform annual training
Demonstrates specialized experience in auditing or evaluating contracts
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used to report audit findings
Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised Inspector General on audit recommendations and internal controls.
Part of three man team that is responsible for a majority of accounting duties at the Northeast Finance Center which consist of three federal prisons FCI Fort Dix, MDC Brooklyn, and MCC New York. The Northeast Finance Center has a combined budget of $60,000,000 and a population of over 9,000 inmates.
Independently analyzes and reconciles a variety of general ledger accounts.
Supplies timely and accurate financial statements, cost reports, and fund status reports reflecting budget combined with accounting data.
Utilize the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) daily to analyze, exam and interpret accounting data for Salaries and Expense appropriations ( S&E), Building and Facilities appropriations (B&F), and Trust Fund operations.
Makes manual entries to update and maintain the automated accounting system FMIS.
Troubleshoot and corrected internal system issues and maintained the integrity of the general ledger.
Prepares the Standard Form 224, Statement of Transactions, and reconciles and balances it with the general ledger cash accounts and the Department of Treasury on a monthly basis.
Recognizes and measures cost.
Assessing and reinforcing internal control procedures and processes.
Uses accounting information to recommend solutions to management issues.
Reviews unliquidated obligations over $20,000 quarterly.
Verifies all cash vouchers for accuracy and accurate accounting classifications.
Adjust differences between general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Keeps track of numerous Building and Facilities (B&F) projects for accuracy and reports each projects completion percentage monthly.
Apply GAAP when performing tasks and routine accounting functions.
Setup employees who have become delinquent on payments and owe the BOP money in Accounts Receivable.
Used Fund Control system to help management develop and forecast future budget.
Train junior staff members on a variety of job functions.
Certifies OTCNET deposits confirming correct accounting classification is used.
Make request to Budgeting department for prior period adjustments and corrective actions needed Prepare a variety of reports, updates, memorandums, e-mails and letters to distribute information and to address concerns.
Complete monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and yearly obligation audit samples for review by Regional Office and Central Office personnel.
Detailed oriented strong ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with Human Resources department to gather and report accounts receivable collections.
Works with Budgeting Department to fix and properly post payroll errors including but not limited to housing deductions, indebtedness, salary and relocation funds.
Sets up monthly expense accruals estimates and adjusts for actual amounts.
Sets up monthly reimbursement estimates.
Assist management with editing and tracking budget estimates.
Completes monthly Proof Check which is a reconciliation between our General Ledger accounts corresponding reports associated with them.
Performs account analysis and account research.
Supported budget request with documentation and backup.
Processes and prepares IPAC (Intra-governmental Payment and Collection) transactions.
Routinely search inmates and there living areas for contraband such as weapons or drugs
Interviewed witnesses during any altercation involving criminal activity
Conducted searches for evidence
Performed regular searches of inmate property to find contraband
Completed outer-patrol duty at the perimeter of the prison in an armed car to deter contraband and prisoner
Had regular conversations with inmate in order to extract intelligence on illegal activity
Supervised housing units containing 300 plus inmates as a regular part of job duties
Conducted urinalysis test of inmates to test for illegal drug use Performed suicide watch duties which entailed documenting a suicidal inmate’s actions every 15 minutes and keeping a steady eye on them Makes armed trips with inmates needing medical attention.
Escort inmates that, committed crimes or are suspected of committing crimes while in custody, to Special Housing Unit.
Prepares detailed incident reports that could be used as supporting evidence in cases brought to court or when discipline is handled in house by Discipline Hearing Officer.
Interviews inmates when incidents occur that affect the whole institution.
Participate in mass shake-downs, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline.
Understand that maintaining security of the institution and other correctional responsibilities precede all other job functions.
11/2007 to 02/2009
Hedge Fund Accountant Loeb Partners – City, STATE,
Assisted with daily calculation of Profit & Loss for the funds traders
Prepared daily, weekly, monthly Net Asset Value
Processed all Equity Swaps, Credit Default Swaps, CFD's, and OTC Options for Loeb Arbitrage Fund B, and Loeb Offshore Fund B
Made specific journal entries for expense, dividends, interest, and commissions
Helped create a report for traders explaining the accounting data
Worked closely with Fund Administrators and Prime Brokers to improve work flows and to resolve issues
Transformed the raw data feed received from the Prime Broker and transformed it into a workable excel file for accounting software
Generated reports for internal audits
Processed accounting transactions in accounting software
Assisted in preparing the Financial Statements which included the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
Helped with Loeb Partners federal reporting requirements.
Applied GAAP when conducting work.
Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets.
Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
07/2005 to 11/2007
Senior Mutual Fund Accountant Statestreet Mutual Fund Service – City, STATE,
Responsible for daily, monthly, weekly Net Asset Value preparation
Performed cash and portfolio reconciliations that are exposed to futures, forwards, options, bonds, equities, and dividends
Booked and reviewed all journal entries for purchases, sales, stock splits, interest, distributions and swaps
Assisted with month end and year end close including necessary adjusting entries
Inputted daily fund movement into computer based general ledger
Prepared checklist at end of each month for each fund
Worked well with all bank contacts to resolve issues quickly
Completed variance report daily for all accounts
Helped internal and external audit teams compile information requested
Generated general ledgers to complete monthly balance and internal control checks.
Trained new hires on technical issues.
Planned and organized group projects.
Applied GAAP when conducting work.
Education
Expected in 12/2017
No Degree: Mercer County Community College - Trenton, NJ, GPA:
Expected in 05/2014
No Degree: Burlington County College - Pemberton, NJ, GPA:
Expected in 05/2013
No Degree: Ocean County College - Toms River, NJ GPA:
Expected in 05/2005
Bachelor's degree: Economics Kean University - Union, NJ GPA:
Expected in 05/2005
Bachelor's degree: Finance Kean University - Union City, NJ, GPA:
Certifications
Certified Fraud Examiner
Basic Prisoner Transport Certified
Affiliations
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - CFE
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Oracle
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