Accounting Management

Diane Dostich, CPA, MBA

Experienced Accounting and Finance Professional

Harrisburg, PA

*********@*******.*** - 484-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supervisor, Government Reporting and Reconciliation

BENECARD PBF - Mechanicsburg, PA - December 2012 to Present

Supervise Medicare Part D Analysts, including hiring, management and review of day to day activities and

performance reviews

• Perform various types of data and financial reconciliation, analyze why the variances exist, and coordinate

research and resolution with other functional departments within the organization

• Prepare reports illustrating the results of the analysis and resolution

• Make detailed entries into internal reporting systems to process a large volume of cash flow related items

• Analyze, research and resolve discrepancies from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relative to

payments, enrollment, billing, member premium payments, and/or claims payments with the support of other

departments

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual CMS and client reporting and reconciliation requirements including

accounts receivable, billing, and financials

• Support the functional design and assist with process improvement plans concerning areas of billing,

payment, and accounting for the Medicare Part D program by working collaboratively with Corporate

Accounting, Quality and Compliance, and IT

• Research issues as they arise, develop solutions and communicate those solutions to key members of the

company

Financial Analyst II, Cost Planning and Analysis

HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD - Camp Hill, PA - September 2011 to December 2012

Reviewed quarterly cost reporting for the Highmark Pennsylvania and West Virginia Federal Employee

Program (FEP) that were prepared by FEP team and were submitted to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

• Reviewed Budgets for Highmark PA, WV, and Delaware as well as prepared the Highmark PA Business

Plan, which were all submitted to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and dictated how much funding the

Highmark FEP programs received

• Prepared and reviewed various cost and variance analysis on the FEP Program

• Guided and trained Highmark FEP team to ensure that reports were prepared accurately and submission

deadlines were met

• Reviewed Highmark FEP results with Highmark Director and Sr. VP to educate them on FEP results and

budgets

• Helped coordinate audits of the FEP program by internal and external sources, such as the Blue Cross Blue

Shield Association and PWC

• Worked with many individuals and departments within Highmark, as well as personnel at the Blue Cross Blue

Shield Association to ensure the FEP program was accounted for properly

Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant, Broadband Home Solutions Finance

MOTOROLA, INC - Horsham, PA - April 2008 to September 2011

Worked with business unit personnel including Sales and Marketing to perform a variety of accounting

responsibilities for software product groups

• Collaborated with International business counterparts to ensure proper accounting for software product lines

across various accounting processes and methodologies

• Prepared annual P&L budgets as well as monthly forecasting and analysis for software product lines in the

range of $50M annual revenue

• Prepared monthly and annual reporting packages for management

• Analyzed actual results versus forecasts and budgets

• Prepared journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations

• Prepared financial analysis on proposed deals

Technical Accountant, General Accounting

MOTOROLA, INC - Horsham, PA - February 2007 to April 2008

Provided support on technical accounting issues, rules, and regulations

• Resolved accounting transaction issues surrounding applicable FASB/SEC rules and regulations and

suggested business model changes with respect to accounting treatment

• Completed purchase accounting for 3 acquired companies

• Documented accounting conclusions on a variety of agreements

• Prepared monthly accounting newsletter with updates on accounting regulations and company accounting

policies and procedures

Auditor, Internal Controls

MOTOROLA, INC - Horsham, PA - June 2003 to February 2007

Performed audits for Sarbanes Oxley regulations including documentation of processes and controls, tests

of design and operation of controls, and conclusions on effectiveness of controls across all areas of Balance

Sheet and P&L for Connected Home Solutions business unit

• Guided and reviewed work of Subject Matter Experts for Sarbanes Oxley testing

• Prepared audits of other Company procedures and accounting practices not encompassed in the Sarbanes

Oxley 404 testing

• Prepared quarterly revenue testing

• Trained additional internal controls staff member and intern in Sarbanes Oxley testing

Auditor, Internal Audit

AMERIGAS PROPANE, INC - King of Prussia, PA - May 2001 to June 2003

Performed audits of Company procedures and accounting practices on all levels of corporate activity from

district operations to holding company activities (UGI Utilities)

• Performed year-end and quarterly financial statement audit procedures

• Performed process reviews on various accounting systems including narratives and flow charts

• Completed special projects as requested, including audit of acquired company, review of collection agency

procedures, and assessment of internal controls of foreign subsidiaries

• Investigated and documented occurrences of fraud at district locations

• Trained audit staff on departmental tasks including district and desktop audits

Staff, Assurance, Tax, and Business Advisory Services

GOLDENBERG ROSENTHAL, LLP - Jenkintown, PA - July 1999 to May 2001

Conducted year-end audits for clients in the manufacturing and health care industries as well as not for profit

organizations and law firms

• Communicated with clients to plan audits, gain pertinent information, discuss audit issues, and coordinate

timing

• Researched accounting and technical topics to determine relevant reporting requirements

• Preparation of audited financial statements and footnote disclosures for client management

• Prepared corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns

EDUCATION

MBA in Finance

Villanova University - Villanova, PA

2008

BA in Accounting

Franklin & Marshall College - Lancaster, PA

1999

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Pubic Accountant in PA

GROUPS

AICPA

1999 to Present

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Oracle, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Essbase

BUSINESS SKILLS

Detail Oriented, Team Player, Flexible, Driven to Accomplish Goals, Effective in Follow Through, Organized

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