Experience

Gordon Arata

• United States

• Accounting Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Senior Accountant

  • Feb 2021 - Aug 2023



ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internal Auditor/Accountant

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Conducted internal audits of Church Parishes, Schools, and 501(c)3 Entities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. • Interviewed Priests, Principals, Directors/Officers, Controllers, accountants, and other decision/policy makers via in-person meetings, telephone, and/or email to gain an understanding of and document accounting principles, policies, and procedures related to their operations. • Created and presented formal internal audit reports that document the findings and recommendations of the internal audit fieldwork, analysis, and interviews conducted. • Hosted in-person training sessions and webinars and creating training materials and presentations on topics and processes noted to be common among entities and of significant risk. • Provided accounting assistance to Church Parishes, Schools, and 501(c)3 Entities including accounting system setup and customization, training staff on the accounting system and general accounting principles, bookkeeping (check writing, deposit recording, posting of journal entries, reconciliation, etc.), creating and updating budgets, and other consulting tasks as needed. • Prepared and processed specific tax forms for Church Parishes, Schools, and 501(c)3 Entities. • Assisted with the preparation of Monthly Operating Reports related to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Show less



Postlethwaite & Netterville

• United States

• Financial Analyst

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Created, updated, reviewed, and finalized workpapers detailing financial and tax information of entities in various industries including nonprofit, medical, manufacturing, and construction. • Analyzed monthly and annual financial statements and information for patterns, anomalies, and fraud. • Reconciled financial statements to tax returns and creating adjustments as needed. • Corresponded with attorneys, accountants, and other representatives via telephone and email to formally request information and documentation required for further analysis and to explain accounting principles and policies related to requested information. Show less



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Federal Tax Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Compiled federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, estates, and trusts. • Created and maintained workpapers detailing our clients' transactions and financial information. • Researched tax laws, regulations, rulings, and topics for internal and client use. • Compiled federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, estates, and trusts. • Created and maintained workpapers detailing our clients' transactions and financial information. • Researched tax laws, regulations, rulings, and topics for internal and client use.



University of New Orleans

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Government Treasurer

  • May 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Prepared a balanced budget each fiscal year.• Recorded the day to day expenses of the Student Government.• Assisted other executive board members, senators, student organizations, faculty & staff and students understand financial policies and funding allocation processes.

• Student Government Vice President

  • May 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Directed Student Government Senate meetings.• Assisted student organizations, officers, and senators compose legislative instruments.• Managed the Senate committees.

• Office Assistant of Student Involvement & Leadership

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2010

  • Oversaw day to day operations of the office such as answering emails and phone calls, receiving/processing office paperwork, and assisted faculty, staff, and students.• Created databases, calendars, and forms using Microsoft Office Suite.• Created advertisements, websites, and other marketing materials using Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Software Suite.



Audubon Nature Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Events Assistant

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Greeted and socialized with guests. • Provided superior customer service. • Assisted in preparation and clean up of events. • Greeted and socialized with guests. • Provided superior customer service. • Assisted in preparation and clean up of events.



USDA-ARS

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Physical Science Technician

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Conducted research on cotton samples and cotton trash using FTIR, MIR and NIR spectroscopy and other various instruments. • Created and maintained research logs, databases and protocols. • Analyzed data and performed statistical evaluations using Excel and SPSS. • Conducted research on cotton samples and cotton trash using FTIR, MIR and NIR spectroscopy and other various instruments. • Created and maintained research logs, databases and protocols. • Analyzed data and performed statistical evaluations using Excel and SPSS.

• Biological Science Aid

  • Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Conducted behavioral research on formosan subterranean termites. • Created and maintained research logs, databases and protocols. • Analyzed data and performed statistical evaluations using Excel and SPSS. • Conducted behavioral research on formosan subterranean termites. • Created and maintained research logs, databases and protocols. • Analyzed data and performed statistical evaluations using Excel and SPSS.