Manager Accounting

Craig Van Blaricum, CPA

** ***** ***** ***** **** 706 . Jersey City, NJ 07310

*********@*****.*** . 785-***-****

Work Experience

BKD, LLP, Kansas City, MO November 2007 -

March 2010

BKD is ranked 10th in the nation among top accounting firms (258

Partners, 1,256 Professionals)

Senior Auditor

. Developed audit plans, led engagements, and coordinated all aspects of

fieldwork from risk assessment through report drafting -- responsible

for larger, more technical clients

. Primary duties for each engagement included audit planning, risk

assessment and test of controls, substantive testing, research and

consultation, supervision and review of staff auditors' work,

preparation of financial statements and footnotes, and finalization of

audit working papers

. Built an extensive base of knowledge by leading audit projects across

a broad range of industries: primarily manufacturing and distribution,

but also universities and not-for-profits, professional services, and

employee benefit plans

. Developed strong skills in Excel, Pfx Engagement, QuickBooks and other

programs

. Assisted in the recruitment of new staff, helping to successfully

identify new talent

Meara Welch Browne, PC, Kansas City, MO January 2006 - May

2007

Staff Auditor

. Performed tests of controls and substantive tests on a variety of

account balances

. Responsible for precision of audit work, noting exceptions and

proposing adjustments

. Performed analytical work in various fraud engagements, including

analyzing QuickBooks accounting entries and bank statements as well as

documents related to real estate transactions

. Conducted valuation analytics and research to assist in the valuation

of business entities

Internship Experience

McAfee, Henderson & Strick, Leavenworth, KS May 2005 - October

2005

Accounting Intern

. Maintained QuickBooks for civil engineering firm as it transitioned to

new accounting software

. Administered payroll for forty-employee firm with staff in two states

. Worked with manager to implement new accounting software

Education

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Master of Accounting and Information Systems

Graduated December 2005

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Bachelor of Science in Business and Accounting with an emphasis in

Finance

Non-Business Concentration: Political Science

3.43 cumulative GPA, 3.46 professional GPA

Graduated December 2004

Professional Certification

Certified Public Accountant - State of Missouri

Member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

Activities

Business Manager for Rock Chalk Revue - managed $100,000 budget and

led advertising sales

Site Leader for Alternative Winter Break - led peers in a semester-

long community service program

Study Abroad in Italy, Spring 2003

Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting and Finance Fraternity

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