Cortney C. Hersom

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Manchester, NH 03101

abmq1k@r.postjobfree.com

(603) 762 - 0325

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Professional Experience

Berry Dunn McNeil and Parker, Manchester NH

Staff Accountant July 2009 - May

2010

o Prepared financial statements

o Performed compilations, reviews, and audit engagements

o Professionally interacted and built relationships with

clients

o Performed market research to expand client base

Unitil Service Corporation, Hampton NH

Accounting Assistant May 2007- Aug 2008

o Assisted in plant accounting, accounts payable, and audit

departments

o Data entry in cost systems

o Participated in monthly closings, analysis, and account

reconciliations

o Provided support in construction cost accounting system

o Provided support in operations surrounding daily transaction

processing, cost entry, work-order processing, and inventory

adjustments, including physical inventory reconciliations and

G/L validation

Education

University of New Hampshire, Durham NH

Masters of Science, Accounting May,

2009

Bachelors, Business Administration

May, 2008

o Undergraduate dual concentrations in Accounting and Finance

o Maintained a 3.30 GPA

o UNH Honors Program Scholar

Skills

. Microsoft Systems, Caseware / Caseview, Flexi Systems

. Detail oriented

. Ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills

. Team oriented

. Communication and customer service skills

Certifications and Activities:

. Two parts of CPA exam; awaiting results of third part

. Manchester Young Professionals Network

. New Hampshire Society of CPAs

. Institute of Management Accountants Student Membership

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