SKILL:

• Internal Audit, SEC Reporting, Fund/Investment Accounting, Forensic Accounting, XBRL Review,
• Oracle, JD Edwards, Great Planes, PowerPoint, Excel (Pivot Tables / V - Lookups), Word, Access,
• General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Reconciliations, Visio, SOX Documentation, GAAP Research,
• Month-End Close, Ad-hoc Projects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Operations Specialist / Consultant

Confidential, Irving, TX

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ongoing production of customized data sets to assist in the mortgage underwriting process.
• Perform data research for the timely delivery of reports (i.e. Lender Questionnaires) to our financial clients.
• Routinely demonstrate high data retrieval skills utilizing public records, 3rd party contacts, and various data systems.

Senior Accounting Data Analyst/Consultant

Confidential, Farmers Branch, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed monthly general ledger and bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Utilized advanced MS Excel functions like pivot tables, lookups, macros, etc for analyzing the accounting data.
• Performed daily journal entries and month-end close process in accordance with GAAP.
• Worked closely with affiliated entities to reconcile all intercompany balances.
• Provides direct support for all external audit documentation requests.

SEC Reporting Analyst

Confidential, Coppell, TX

Responsibilities:

• Prepared the footnotes and MD&A section of the SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K for large accelerated filer with over $12 billion in assets and $350 million in revenue.
• Completed various ad hoc projects for upper management.
• Provided as a liaison between the company and the external auditors while managing the process and timeliness of external auditor deliverables to ensure a timely filing of the SEC reports
• Prepared various compliance filings required for mortgage servicing business include the Mortgage Bankers Financial Reporting Form (MBFRF).
• Performed Technical Accounting Research in the interpretation of new FASB/Codification announcements that directly affected our external reporting process.

XBRL Financial Reporting Analyst II

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Performed Reviews of electronically formatted 10K & 10Q Financial Statements for our publicly traded clients.
• Consulted with clients to clarify accounting concepts represented in their Financial Statements and Detailed Disclosures.
• Displayed an understanding of both US GAAP Taxonomy and key rules within the SEC’s Edgar Filing Manual.
• Routinely created spreadsheets and word document comparison reports to analyze variances between filing periods and competitors in similar industries.

XBRL Mutual Funds Reviewer/Contractor

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed XBRL interactive data files of Mutual Fund Prospectus Filings to ensure compliance with SEC mandates and Client Satisfaction.
• Researched and Resolved overnight and early morning queries from initial tagging production team to facilitate a continuous workflow prior to the start of the regular day shift.
• Operated in a fast paced automated environment requiring expertise with Excel, PDF conversion tools, and MS Outlook.

Hotel Reservations Specialist

Confidential, Richardson, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed hotel reservations for all Hilton brand hotels for both domestic and international locations.
• Assisted in resolution of in-bound call center issues (i.e. cancelations/re-bookings).

Security Guard

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Ensured building was secure at all times for tenants and visitors.
• Kept daily accurate records of pertinent activities that occur to ensure security and safety of facility
• Escorted employees of agencies conducting safety inspections, fire prevention, meter readings, etc.

Internal Auditor

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed extensive SOX (Sarbanes Oxley Act) process documentation and testing for key business lines.
• Performed financial, operational and compliance Audits of all aspects of their business.
• Routinely met with management to communicate process improvement recommendations.
• Demonstrated strong team-player characteristics during large Audits and independence while completing small projects with little or no direct supervision.
• Traveled approximately 15% yearly to perform Internal Audits of divisions in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Mutual Funds Trade Settlement Specialist

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Posted money transfer entries on behalf of institutional and high-end clients.
• Executed daily mutual fund trade orders for domestic, offshore and 3rd party trading desks.
• Audited the accuracy of the daily trade activity of fellow team members.

Staff Accountant / Consultant / Auditor / Forensic Accountant / Bookkeeper

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed 2 to 14 month Accounting assignments at the following companies: Confidential.
• Recorded daily, month-end and year-end close journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Performed extensive account reconciliation clean-up assignments.

Owner / Independent Representative

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

• Provided cellular, internet, and discounted phone service to residential and small business customers.
• Conducted 1x1 and weekly group training for both new and experienced independent salespersons.

Internal Auditor Staff / Senior Staff

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

• Executed audits of various departments (i.e. Insurance, Mutual Funds, Marketing, Treasury and Accounts Payable).
• Documented key procedures via staff interviews, observation and VISIO Flow Charter.
• Prepared ad hoc Excel spreadsheets to verify the accuracy of monthly general ledger entries.

Fund Accountan

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the timely calculation of the daily NAV (net asset value) pricing of mutual funds and annuities.
• Performed monthly reconciliations of dividend receivables for 12 mutual funds.
• Calculated interest receivables for CMO bonds with multiple z and y tranches.