Collaborated with audit teams to conduct financial statement audits, supporting the accuracy and reliability of client financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards.
Developed an understanding of client-specific risks through analysis of financial results, industry trends, external information, and business transactions.
Executed and documented testing of internal controls to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the controls in place.
Utilized audit technologies to enhance audit quality, including tools for data extraction, risk assessment, and advanced data analytics.
Staff Accountant
Jonathan Reuben, CPA, An Accountancy Corporation
05.2024 - 09.2024
Managed client expense records and reconciled general ledger accounts with bank statements using Quickbooks to ensure financial accuracy.
Prepared and filed tax returns for individuals, S corporations, C corporations, and partnerships in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Conducted audit analysis on general ledger accounts, reconciling entries with supporting documentation to validate financial integrity
Staff Accountant Intern
Novogradac & Company LLP
01.2024 - 03.2024
Performed audits and processed tax returns for various LIHTC corporations and partnerships ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and other government regulations.
Prepared financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and followed guidelines pertaining to HUD/HCD requirements.
Worked closely with engagement team to meet deadlines and to identify areas of concern throughout the engagement.
Tax and Audit Intern
CBIZ
06.2023 - 08.2023
Reviewed and proofread drafted auditor reports, verifying numerical accuracy and ensuring consistency between financial statements and footnotes.
Performed detailed expense testing to validate the completeness, accuracy, and occurrence of transactions recorded in the general ledger.
Prepared individual tax returns using tax software such as Sureprep, CaseWare, and CCH Axcess, ensuring adherence to relevant tax regulations and filing requirements.
Confirmed annual client tax payments with the California Franchise Tax Board to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2023
Skills
Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
QuickBooks (Desktop and Online)
Tax software (SurePrep, CaseWare, CCH Axcess, and Lacerte)
Audit Software (AuditBoard)
Financial Statement Analysis
Project Coordination and Time Management
Risk Assessment and Compliance Understanding
Certification
Certificate of Achievement in Accounting, College of the Canyons
Timeline
Audit Associate
KPMG US
10.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Jonathan Reuben, CPA, An Accountancy Corporation
05.2024 - 09.2024
Staff Accountant Intern
Novogradac & Company LLP
01.2024 - 03.2024
Tax and Audit Intern
CBIZ
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
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