George Lau
Full Stack Web Developer with a multidisciplinary background in Accounting and Finance providing strong problem-solving and data analytics skills. An excellent communicator and collaborator who works well in team-based projects and independently with very strong interpersonal skills.
Education
George Washington University
Georgetown University
James Madison University
Professional Experience
Senior Accountant
- Create roll-forward financial reports and present analytic research to management on the U.S. housing market condition and foreclosure sales analysis
- Validate financial data to ensure system process from input to production is executed flawlessly and producing accurate accounting information
- Collaborate with business analysts to improve journal entry process, reduce book closing time from CD15 down to CD1 while increasing manual JE processing efficiency by 50% per month.
- Streamline accounting process, standardize workbook procedure and present recommendations to achieve maximum process efficiency
- Manage team dashboard, internal customer survey, and lead daily team huddle activities
Auditor
- Provided quality independent audit services to Ernst & Young clients in the commercial and non-profit sector, subject to SEC standards and reporting requirements including Form 10-K and Form 10-Q
- Performed internal control testing for SOX compliance to assess operating effectiveness of key controls over financial reporting in client’s processes, including the financial statement close process, revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting, equity, and payroll processing
- Managed client relationship through daily interactions with key client contacts to timely resolve issues and achieve project deadlines
- Supervised, directed and mentored a team of associates on accounting and auditing methodology, assigned daily tasks, and resolved questions to foster individual development and strengthen quality of work
- Leadership activities include leading recruiting efforts, participating in diversity and inclusiveness activities such as PAN Asian Network and Diversity Mentorship Program
Business Risk Consultant
- Examined U.S. Coast Guard's internal control, streamlined its financial reporting operation, and composed policy and procedure related to journal vouchers and On-Top Adjustments
- Executed substantive testing, control process walkthroughs, and financial statements reconciliation for the Property, Plant, and Equipment, Budgetary Resource, and Payment Management process
- Facilitated and reviewed sub-contractor’s root-cause analysis while preparing Validation and Verification (V&V) engagement summary report on agencies’ internal control deficiencies
- Conducted Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness assessment on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components’ internal control implementation in accordance to auditor’s NFRs
Audit Associate
- Conducted comprehensive Single Audit (A-133), Examination, and Agree-Upon Procedure in accordance to GAAP and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Responsible for planning procedures such as organizing raw population into sample selection data, rolling forward prior year’s working paper, and preparing audit memorandum
- Assessed client’s internal control environment by reviewing accounting procedure and compliance requirements to determine the audit risk level
- Performed audit procedure by recalculating incurred program cost and payroll expenses, examined client’s HR documents, and verified if the expenditures comply with appropriate guidance and contract agreements
- Analyzed Fortune 500 and small business’s financial statements to determine the firm’s operation competency in accordance to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Pre-award survey
Operation Specialist
- Provided assurance service to hundreds of daily retail disbursement transactions through the Reverse Positive Pay functions and escalated suspicious items to the fraud department
- Analyzed, traced, and verified financial transactions from origination to recognition on the firm’s general ledger accounts
- Prepared reconciliation report for Tailored Lending, Portfolio Lending account, MS Private Bank incoming and disbursement account transactions
- Oversaw the checked blotter system and provided assistance and consultation to business units, MSWM branches, and financial advisors on disbursement procedure
Technical Skills
- HTML 5 & CSS
- JavaScript & jQuery
- Bootstrap
- NPM
- APIs
- MERN Stack: MongDB, Express, React.js, Node.js
- Python & MySQL
- Firebase & Heroku
- Agile Development & Scrum
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+, May 2020
- Passed CompTIA A+ 220-1001
- Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, December 2019
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Virginia, September 2013
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), September 2014
Portfolio
Simple Plan
Web based to-do list application using React and Redux. User need to sign up with an email address in order to create new task. Once task has been created, a notification update box will show up accordingly.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery, React, Redux, Moment, Firebase
Youtube Lyrics Player
Using the Spotify API and Youtube API to enhance your music experience. The app allows user to search for music, find the song’s music video and lyrics, and then play them within the browser all in one place.
Technologies: HTML5/CSS/Animate CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, APIs: Youtube, Spotify, APISeeds, Heroku
Budget App
A simple budget application that displays your overall financial well being. It also calculates the percentage changes to your budget as the user add and delete his/her income and expenses.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Heroku,
Burger Joy
A burger logger with MySQL, Node, Express, Handlebars and ORM. The user inputs their favorite burger and submit it to their To-Eat list. Once it's eaten, the user clicks devours and their favorite burger to move to the Devour List.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Node, Express, Handlebars
Dicey Game
A simple Javascript Black Jack game using dice. Each player takes turn rolling the dice and try to get to 100 or higher in order to win. .
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Heroku
Railroad Train Schedule
A train schedule application that incorporates Firebase to host arrival and departure data.The website will provide up-to-date information about various trains, namely their arrival times and how many minutes remain until they arrive at their station.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Moment.js, Firebase, Heroku