Sarah Jenkins, CPA
Senior Corporate Accountant & Financial Analyst
sarah.jenkins.cpa@finance.com • (555) 492-1049
Chicago, IL • linkedin.com/in/sarah-jenkins-cpa
Professional Summary
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and SOX internal control audits. Expert in GAAP standards, SAP ERP, and multi-currency ledger reconciliations. Proven track record of automating monthly closes and identifying $180k+ tax savings.
Core Competencies
GAAP / IFRS • General Ledger • Financial Statements • Internal Controls • Tax Compliance
Budget Forecasting • Variance Analysis • Cash Flow Management • Cost Reduction • Auditing
SAP ERP • Oracle NetSuite • QuickBooks Online • Advanced MS Excel (VBA/Pivot) • Xero
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) • ACCA Candidate • Bloomberg Market Concepts
Professional Experience
Senior Accountant | Apex Financial Solutions
2022 - Present • Chicago, IL- Managed month-end and year-end financial closing processes for a $45M corporate entity, achieving zero audit adjustments over 3 consecutive fiscal years.
- Identified and rectified accounting discrepancies in inventory asset valuation, resulting in a $180,000 tax deduction recovery.
- Automated monthly bank reconciliations and expense reporting using SAP ERP, saving 25 staff hours per month.
- Supervised a team of 4 staff accountants, overseeing general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Staff Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP
2019 - 2022 • Chicago, IL- Executed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) internal control audits across 15+ Fortune 500 client accounts.
- Reviewed financial statements, revenue recognition schedules, and balance sheets to ensure strict compliance with GAAP rules.
- Prepared comprehensive audit working papers and presented risk assessments to executive leadership.
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