124 South First St. Campbell, CA 95008 * 805.720.7032 * mraeddf2@west
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Objective: Secure a position within a dynamic company where I can utilize my p
ublic accounting expertise to make a positive contribution to the company by cap italizing on my finance background, enthusiasm, and work ethic. Professional Experience: Ernst & Young, LLP San Jose, CA September 2006 - Presen t Supervising Senior - Audit * Planned, organized, and performed financial statement audits for publicly-trad ed and privately-held clients in various industries including: Technology, Biote ch, and Communications Equipment * Evaluated client accounting policies against accounting pronouncements - FAS 5 , 13, 95, 123R, 128, 146, 151, 157, SOP 97-2 * Engagement Management: Budgeted, planned, executed, and reviewed audit proced ures * Supervised a team of up to 9 members and coordinated executive management invo lvement with the audit team and the client * SEC Reporting: Reviewed financial information used to prepare financial report s (form S-1, S-8, 10-Q and 10-K) and ensured compliance with GAAP * Sarbanes-Oxley: Consulted with clients on various matters such as reviewing, d ocumenting, and recommending revisions to the client's controls and accounting s ystem to better suit their needs and comply with regulations * Initial Public Offering: Participated in the initial public offering during 20 07 * Actively involved within the Firm through recruiting, mentoring programs, and planning office-wide events * Identified, researched and resolved audit and accounting technical issues to e nsure proper financial statement disclosure. * Client portfolio includes: Infinera Corporation, PlayPhone, and Saba Software , Inc. Pacifica Real Estate Group Santa Barbara, CA September 2 003 - February 2005 Market Research Coordinator * Created quarterly Market Reports to accurately represent real estate market * Cold called 25-30 potential clients a week * Organized properties in central database for 9 Brokers * Established and maintained relationships with numerous other local commercial real-estate companies * Assisted Senior Brokers on real-estate projects and deals * Conducted research of commercial real estate market * Completed Real Estate Principles Course and obtained Real Estate Salesperson L icense Education & Certification Certified Public Accountant, California, #107940 Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with Accounting emphasis * University of California, Santa Barbara September 2002 - June 2006 * Minor in Sports Management * Cumulative GPA: 3.4