Jacob Newman

Staff Accountant @Aldridge, Borden & Company, Pc

Huntsville, AL, US

Perform financial audits for not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, and small businesses, including planning, testing, and preparing audit workpapers.Build trial balances and financial statements from incomplete client records (e.g, bank statements, check registers, invoices) while ensuring compliance with GAAP and disclosure requirements.Conduct risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and identify areas susceptible to material misstatement or management override.Support advisory engagements through financial analysis and client reporting.Collaborated with audit teams on engagements for clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.Played a key role in transitioning processes during the firm’s acquisition by a statewide firm, adapting quickly to new systems and standards.Recognized for attention to detail, professional skepticism, and ability to communicate findings clearly to clients and board members.

University of North Alabama

Abroms and Associates Master of Accountancy (MAcc), Accounting

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting