Alejandro Naranjo
Atlanta
Summary
Accounting professional with over 6 years of experience, including 4 years in bookkeeping and tax preparation and 2 years in auditing non-profits, for-profits, and government entities. Experienced in managing audits from planning to completion, assessing risk, developing audit strategies, and training new staff. Skilled in preparing financial statements and performing audit testing in accordance with GAAP and GAAS standards. Proficient with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, CCH Engagement, and Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Auditor
Fulton and Kozak, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Managed audit engagements for multiple non-profit and for-profit clients, including communication with clients to request necessary documentation and information to complete the engagement.
- Planned audits by assessing risk, determining materiality, scoping audit areas, completing risk assessments, performing walkthroughs of significant audit areas to evaluate internal controls, and developing audit strategies.
- Designed and implemented testing approaches, made audit selections, and delegated work to staff to ensure efficient completion of engagements.
- Prepared audit reports ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable auditing standards.
- Trained and coached new staff on audit testing procedures, delegated work assignments, provided guidance on questions, and assisted in clearing review comments on workpapers.
- Performed audit testing for non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, and government entities (cities and counties) across key audit areas, including Cash, Investments, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Expenses, Accounts Payable/Accrued Expenses, Right-of-Use Assets, Debt, Net Assets, Revenue, and Expenses, in accordance with GAAP and, for government audits, GAAS.
- Identified and proposed necessary audit adjustments based on testing results.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Fulton and Kozak, LLC
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Entered transactions into QuickBooks and maintained accurate financial records.
- Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements monthly.
- Prepared monthly write-ups and financial statements.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for bookkeeping.
- Maintained and updated client depreciation schedules, recording asset additions, disposals, and depreciation, and prepared related journal entries.
- Prepared 1099s, W-2s, and quarterly payroll tax reports.
- Filed monthly sales tax returns for certain clients.
- Assisted with the preparation of quarterly payroll tax filings and business/individual income tax returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Individual).
- Utilized Lacerte software to support tax return preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA07-2024
Skills
Attention to detail
Financial Statement Preparation
Audit Planning and Execution
Understanding of GAAP and GAAS
Analytical thinking
Timeline
Staff Auditor
Fulton and Kozak, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Accounting Bookkeeper
Fulton and Kozak, LLC
09.2018 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Georgia State University
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