Julie Skinner

Experience

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  Toys R Us and Babies R Us

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  Sales Associate

  - Provided exceptional customer service at point of sale, on sales floor, and over the phone- Identified customer needs and recommended products and services to meet those needs while meeting personal and store sales goals

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  CSX Corporation

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Internal Audit and Compliance Intern

  Execute Sarbanes-Oxley 404 tests of controls in the areas of fixed assets, inventory, investments, receivables, reserves, revenue, pension, and other post-employment benefits. Also, perform staff-level work on other internal audit projects including financial audits and internal investigations. The nature of this work involves:- Developing, redesigning, and performing proper procedures to assess the effectiveness of key controls and ensure that significant financial statement balances are properly supported and conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles- Navigating financial applications including Oracle Financials as well as using audit tools such as ACL and TeamMate to support analysis and document testing performed and conclusions- Creating organized, clear, and concise documents to meet project requirements and support efficient reviewManaging time effectively and perform work efficiently to complete assignments on time and within budget- Effectively communicating with upper and mid-level management and audit team members both verbally and electronically to monitor progress and identify and correct issues Show less

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  PSS

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2013

  Corporate Financial Reporting Accountant

  Prepare quarterly filings using Hyperion Financial Management and IBM Cognos Financial Statement Reporting applications. Duties involve:- Compiling detailed support packages for and assisting in the preparation of the Press Release, Financial Supplement, and 10-Q footnotes and financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and within the required timeframe - Requesting, managing, and reviewing supporting documents received from various points of contact as well as maintaining Hyperion-linked support files- Adhering to deadlines and effectively communicating both verbally and electronically to monitor progress and identify and correct issues- Completing Financial Reporting SOX controls for internal audit and assisting the external auditors by providing support for reviews and clarification when needed- Received training to keep the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) taxonomy and tagging up to date by researching appropriate elements and proper design Show less

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  CSX

  Apr 2013 - now

  • Plan and execute compliance and financial audits, which includes performing risk assessments, developing and performing audit procedures, documenting auditee processes and procedures, and assisting with documentation of audit results in written reports while meeting budgets and milestones and in conformance with IIA standards• Conduct interviews, review and analyze support documents, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers to support efficient review• Identify and document issues and recommendations as well as monitor and review management remediation actions taken to determine whether the corrective action sufficiently addresses the risk identified • On an as needed basis, execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 tests of controls and assist in reviewing completed SOX testing Show less

  • Sr. Insurance Analyst

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Insurance Analyst

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Insurance Specialist

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Auditor II

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2017