Cameron Parker
Nashville
Summary
Dynamic Financial Management Specialist with extensive experience at the United States Transportation Command, adept in audit remediation and financial reporting. Proven track record in enhancing internal controls and fostering communication. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and project management, delivering impactful results through effective collaboration and strategic planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management Specialist – GS 501-9
United States Transportation Command
Scott AFB
08.2024 - Current
- Lead of USTRANSCOM CMD audit remediation
- Works hands on with Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) Financial Statement Audit efforts to ensure compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-123 Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
- Collaborate with the TWCF Components to ensure all audit items requested by Independent Auditor and OSD are provided accurately and timely
- Lead the management and implementation of Financial Reporting corrective action plans (CAPs) to remediate identified internal controls and KSD deficiencies for both critical and non-critical items
- Organize calls between USTRANSCOM remediation team and Component to facilitate open communication on current projects, accounting/audit updates, and future audit changes initiated by USTRANSCOM
- Created and maintained detailed documentation for remediation efforts, including procedures, policies, and action plans
- Created efficiencies through automation and utilizing Microsoft products for tracking and communicating with team members
Senior Auditor
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP
St. Louis
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Understanding business processes, identifying potential risks, and developing an audit plan to address those risks
- Assessing and identifying potential risks within financial statements and business operations
- This involves understanding the internal controls in place and evaluating their effectiveness in mitigating risks
- Lead audit teams, providing guidance to junior auditors and reviewing their work
- For example, trained new audit staff on how to perform subsequent accounts receivable testing to ensure the client has properly stated their accounts receivable balance
- Responsible for coordinating and delegating tasks to ensure the audit is conducted efficiently and effectively
- Conducting detailed examination and testing of financial records, transactions, and internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards
- Reviewing documents, interviewing personnel, and performing substantive testing
- Responsible for documenting audit findings and conclusions
- Prepare detailed audit reports that communicate the results of the audit to management, highlighting any areas of concern and providing recommendations for improvement
- For example, sat in multiple board presentations with a variety of clients including school districts, governments, non-profits, and construction clients
- Trusted to perform entire audits without supervision of manager
Staff Auditor
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP
St. Louis
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Reviewing and analyzing financial statements, accounts, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Verifying that the organization is adhering to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls in place to safeguard assets, ensure data accuracy, and prevent fraud
- Designing and executing audit tests and procedures to gather evidence and support audit findings
- Using data analysis tools and techniques to examine large datasets and identify patterns or anomalies
- Creating adjusting journal entries
- Communicating audit findings and recommendations to management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Working closely with other auditors, as well as different departments within the organization, to gather information and gain a comprehensive understanding of the business processes
- Using excel formulas to forecast revenue and expense total for future years
- Performing budget to actual testing
Audit Intern
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP
St. Louis
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepare engagement and management letters
- Updating audit workpapers
- Assisting in the planning and preparation of audit engagements
- Examining supporting documents and evidence to validate financial transactions
- Learning and applying audit methodologies and industry-specific knowledge
- Staying informed about changes in accounting and auditing standards
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients
- Helped with the implementation of new accounting software Knowledge Coach
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2021
Associate of Art -
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2019
Associate of Science -
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Project Management
- Communication
Training
- AuditWatch University: Beginning In-Charge Training, 07/23
- MOCPA School Audit Conference, 06/23
- MOCPA Governmental Accounting Conference, 05/23
- AICPA NFP Financial Reporting Update, 02/23
- Becker Lease Accounting and A&A Update, 11/22
Timeline
Financial Management Specialist – GS 501-9
United States Transportation Command
08.2024 - Current
Senior Auditor
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP
05.2023 - 08.2024
Staff Auditor
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP
08.2021 - 05.2023
Audit Intern
Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Art -
Kaskaskia College
Associate of Science -
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