Accountant

Kevin W. Nelson

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EXPERIENCE:

MercyOne Sioux City, IA

Financial Analyst 10/2019 to 7/2020

Integrated information from various sources to provide management reports concerning facility productivity and efficiency

Utilized various data mining techniques and pivot tables to obtain and manage data from various systems for ad hoc and monthly reports for management

Provided data analysis and customized reports to management on hospital department productivity

Great West Casualty Company South Sioux City, NE

Accountant 10/2014 to 9/2019

Completed data calls and information requests from state regulators, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), the Insurance Services Office (ISO), the Independent Statistical Service (ISS), and external auditors

Validated and prepared check requests for assessments from state regulators

Prepared and balanced monthly statistical reports to statutory accounting financial statements

Monitored reporting requirements of various regulatory groups and initiated changes to those affected within the company

Prepared journal entries to assist in financial statement completion

Improved spreadsheet data efficiency via the implementation of macros and the conversion of lotus spreadsheets to excel

Assisted external auditors and regulators by completing designated, interim and year end audit procedures

Internal Auditor 10/2010 to 10/2014

Prepared, planned and performed internal financial, operational, information technology and compliance audits for both Great West Casualty and several companies owned by the parent company (ORI International, Inc.)

Audited the design, efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls for various key processes by conducting personnel interviews, file testing, and applying various audit techniques

Prepared audit reports to report findings and propose recommendations for management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes

Performed Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance testing for a variety of financial and information technology processes

Conducted risk assessments and analyzed the results as inputs into the annual audit plan

Aventure Sioux City, IA

Sabre Communications 2/2010 to 8/2010

Staff Accountant

Prepared and verified invoices for clients

Posted receivables to customer accounts utilizing accounting software

Prepared multimillion deposits from checks, wires, and credit card transactions Kevin W. Nelson Page 2

EXPERIENCE:

First National Bank of Ames Ames, IA

Internal Auditor 12/2006 to 3/2009

Conducted audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations

Examined records of departments and interviewed personnel to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Prepared reports of findings and recommendations for management

Ensured follow-up to deficiencies cited in bank examinations and audits, both external and internal

EDUCATION:

Iowa State University Ames, IA

Master of Accounting 5/2010

Bachelor of Science – Accounting 12/2006

Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA Associate of Applied Science: Accounting Specialist 5/2004 CERTIFICATIONS:

CPA Certified Public Accountant 10/2012

CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (Inactive) 6/2013 AIAF Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance 12/2013 ARC Associate in Regulation and Compliance 5/2014

CIA Certified Internal Auditor 6/2014

CPCU Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter 2/2015 ARe Associate in Reinsurance 4/2017

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