gwharris

Managed month-end close for prepaid and accrual accounts, including journal entries and reconciliations to ensure accurate GAAP reporting. Prepared monthly close packages, performed flux analysis, and collaborated with FP&A to explain budget-to-actual variances. Led workflow documentation initiatives and supported audit-related schedules, improving audit readiness. Contributed to ERP system improvements and process transitions, ensuring data consistency and timely execution. Developed key controls over expense recognition and contributed to ongoing control framework enhancements.

Specialized in audits for financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, and their subsidiaries. Planned, led, and executed financial statement, internal, and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and regulatory requirements. Performed detailed testing of loan portfolios, deposit liabilities, mortgage servicing rights, and allowance for credit losses (ACL). Conducted internal control walkthroughs and risk assessments, delivering actionable recommendations for process improvements. Prepared ASC 606 and ASC 824 disclosures and coordinated with clients’ finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues. Mentored staff and interns; trained on audit procedures and firm methodologies. Enhanced audit efficiency using IDEA Analytics and TeamMate Analytics, improving testing time and accuracy.

Specialized in audits for financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, and their subsidiaries. Planned, led, and executed financial statement, internal, and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and regulatory requirements. Performed detailed testing of loan portfolios, deposit liabilities, mortgage servicing rights, and allowance for credit losses (ACL). Conducted internal control walkthroughs and risk assessments, delivering actionable recommendations for process improvements. Prepared ASC 606 and ASC 824 disclosures and coordinated with clients’ finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues. Mentored staff and interns; trained on audit procedures and firm methodologies. Enhanced audit efficiency using IDEA Analytics and TeamMate Analytics, improving testing time and accuracy.

Assisted with month-end close processes, including payroll, invoicing, and account reconciliations using QuickBooks. Prepared accurate and timely financial reports, contributing to the smooth distribution of financial information to clients.

Managed and processed tax documents, including W9 forms, W2 forms, and 1099 forms for vendors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.