Ernst & Young

Sep, 2023 - Present  •  3 yrs 29 days  -  Full time

Supported core accounting and financial reporting processes for public and private clients by analyzing general ledger activity, preparing and testing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of month-end and year-end close procedures.
Performed detailed account reconciliations and variance analysis by tracing GL balances to supporting documentation and financial statements, identifying discrepancies, and working with client accounting teams to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial records.
Tested accounts payable, payroll, and expense-related processes, including reviewing vendor invoices, payroll expense calculations, reimbursements, and ensuring recorded amounts reconciled to subledgers, payroll reports, and supporting schedules.
Assisted with accounts receivable and billing-related testing by reviewing invoice accuracy, customer payment activity, and revenue-related balances to confirm proper recording and alignment with underlying contracts and accounting standards.
Gained exposure to inventory-related accounting through testing inventory balances, cost tracking, and movement, including evaluating capitalization, expense recognition, and the impact on financial reporting for asset-intensive clients.
Collaborated cross-functionally with client finance, operations, tax, and IT teams to resolve accounting discrepancies, improve documentation, and support timely, accurate financial reporting in fast-paced environments.
Participated in a tax rotation, preparing and reviewing tax-related documentation and gaining insight into how tax calculations, payroll, and transactional data tie back to the general ledger and financial statements.
As a Senior Auditor, reviewed staff work, managed multiple priorities across concurrent engagements, and ensured deadlines were met while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.