Financial Accounting
Resume:
Kathryn A. Romano, CPA
Bethel Park, PA 15102
abnk4p@r.postjobfree.com
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Education
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 2003
Graduated with High Distinction G.P.A. 3.79 Top 6%
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant with over five years of progressive financial accounting and auditing experience.
Highly motivated, ambitious, and goal-oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills accompanied by the ability to work well in a team.
Easily develop rapport with clients and colleagues.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Extremely organized.
Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Hyperion Enterprise, QuickBooks and Solomon.
Work Experience
Black Box Corporation Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Corporate Accountant April 2008-Present
Prepared consolidated financial statements for a billion dollar corporation.
Performed complex financial statement closing procedures and account analysis as part of the consolidation process.
Conducted rollforward and reconciliation procedures in preparation of SEC filings.
Analyzed multi-million dollar legal and revenue accounts and prepared associated entries and reconciliations.
Coordinated and prepared the deliverables in the audit package for external auditors.
Prepared special projects for upper management and directors.
Reviewed and integrated financial information for newly acquired entities, including preparing purchase accounting entries.
Acted as a liaison in the process of integrating newly acquired locations into the company structure.
Worked in connection with internal audit department to help accumulate information for SOX testing and documentation.
Participated in training activities involving incoming staff accountants as well as local financial managers.
Involved in the yearly and quarterly planning activities.
Corporate Accountant April 2005-April 2008
Recorded transactions in general ledger and performed account reconciliations.
Performed review of subsidiary financial statements and selected financial data in preparation for consolidation at corporate.
Interacted heavily with subsidiary accountants through review of financial information.
Involved in preparation of various analysis requested by external auditors.
Trained incoming staff to prepare them for new job responsibilities.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP Pittsburgh, PA
Auditor July 2003-April 2005
Conducted audits of client financial statements including reviews of quarterly financial information for clients in Health Care,
Manufacturing, and Higher Education.
Designed audit plans and schedules for engagements.
Assisted in the assessment of client internal controls and made recommendations to management suggesting areas of
improvement.
Acted as audit-in-charge and staff supervisor on various engagements.
Interacted with clients on a daily basis regarding review of financial information.
Participated in team training activities.
Other Activities
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Volunteer
Assisted in the organization and planning of several fundraising events such as the Great Strides walk and 65Roses bike ride.
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