Breneada Frame, CPA

Experience

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  Caraustar

  Feb 2005 - Sept 2007

  Division Business Analyst

  Reported to Divisional Controller. Managed general accounting activities including month end close for four recycling plants. Supervised staff of four accounting coordinators. Reported on analysis of financial and operations data with senior management. Prepared sales and use tax returns for the division. Supported ERP conversion by working with the implementation team and trained staff. Worked with internal and external auditors. Notable Accomplishments:• Implemented audit process for the division which included field visits by Accounting to ensure recycling plants were compliant with financial and operational policies and procedures. This process reduced the number of audit issues reported by Internal Audit.• Successfully managed state sales and use tax audit which resulted in penalties of approximately $2,000 which was very minimal for a division which generated revenue of $400 million annually. Show less

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  UHY Advisors

  Dec 2007 - Jan 2010

  Financial & Accounting Consultant

  Reported to Divisional Controller during consulting engagement. Managed sales and use tax compliance which included maintaining multi-tax filing calendar to ensure client was meeting all filing obligations. Prepared sales and use tax returns and responded to state notices and appeals. Supported tax research and analysis regarding sales and use tax issues and changes to state laws regarding client’s industry. Completed business license applications and renewals. Reconciled tax liability accounts.Notable Accomplishments:• Prepared reference manual for Accounts Payable and Purchasing Departments that documented sales and use tax treatment for specific purchases. Manual was a very valuable tool to drive enhancements which increased efficiency for tax compliance and reduction in fines and penalties.• Worked with implementation team to successfully automate sales and use tax process. Show less

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  Aaron's, Inc

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2019

  Senior Corporate Auditor

  Reported to Corporate Audit Manager. Responsible for the identification and evaluation of risks and controls which are the basis in the development of detailed audit procedures to determine the design and operating effectiveness of controls. Investigated handling of various transactions and accounts to bring out inefficiencies and fraudulent activities. Led closing meetings and review of audit reports and issues with senior management. Monitored clearing of audited exception items for corrective action. Performed special reviews and complex audits primarily resulting from company’s strategic initiatives. Provided guidance and training to audit staff and gave performance appraisals for assigned audit team members. Notable Accomplishments:• Performed testing related to completeness and accuracy of source data and system interfaces which was essential for the implementation of ASC 842 Lease Accounting.• Worked on special project involving multi-functional team where institutional knowledge of business processes was valuable in risk assessment and corrective action.• Developed audit procedures for franchise compliance reviews performed for 145 franchisees and 700+ stores. Show less