Financial Audit Intern - Louisiana Legislative Auditor
(2026-06)
- Assisted in developing performance audit objectives addressing program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with Louisiana state laws and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted stakeholder interviews with agency personnel to evaluate organizational structure, budgetary allocation, and operational processes across rotating audit assignments.
- Collected and analyzed large datasets to assess program impact, identify compliance gaps, and measure adherence to statutory requirements; prepared detailed working papers reviewed by senior auditors.
- Drafted clear audit reports outlining findings and actionable recommendations; researched industry best practices to substantiate audit conclusions per GAAS standards.
- Developed proficiency in performance audit software and applied generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) while adapting to shifting priorities across multiple concurrent audit topics.
Finance & Accounting Intern - The Global Edge Consultants - Remote
(2026-02 - 2026-05)
- Reviewed balance sheet reconciliations across high-risk areas including contractor net pay, state taxes, insurance audit preparation, and pension review support.
- Analyzed P&L and balance sheet data to validate financial accuracy and support monthly close, forecasting, and variance analysis reporting cycles.
- Monitored cash flow across multiple bank accounts, identifying expense trends and cash receipt patterns to inform accurate forecasting; assisted with invoicing, credit control, and overdue debt tracking.
- Supported job profitability analysis by comparing actuals to estimates; partnered with BI/reporting teams to improve data accuracy and tighten controls around financial reporting processes.
- Assisted payroll team with accurate and timely contractor payroll processing, expense activity classification, and documentation accuracy reviews.
Business Manager Assistant - LSU Residential Life, Louisiana State University
(2025-05)
- Verified 300+ monthly procurement and accounts payable transactions and vendor invoices, supporting compliance with university internal audit controls and fiscal policies.
- Reconciled 20+ agency and program accounts totaling $4M+ across 18 residential halls, reviewing encumbrances, fund transfers, and expenditure accuracy on a monthly basis.
- Identified documentation gaps and policy exceptions through receipt and approval reviews; resolved discrepancies with residential staff via Outlook, reducing submission errors by 30%.
Accounting & Economics Peer Tutor / SI Leader - Center for Academic Success, LSU
(2023-08 - 2024-12)
- Delivered 100+ hours of one-on-one tutoring in financial accounting, taxation, and microeconomics; targeted exam-prep strategies drove a 25% average increase in student exam scores.
- Led weekly supplemental instruction sessions of 10–15 students, coordinating with course instructors to align exercises with lecture content and deepen conceptual understanding.
- Maintained 98% positive feedback rating across all sessions, recognized for breaking down complex accounting principles and adapting instruction style to diverse learning needs.
