Catherine A. Pacini, CPA

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Slingerlands, NY 12159

518-***-****

adtajp@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

New York State Office of the State Comptroller, Albany, NY June 2021 – Present

Senior Accountant

Investment analysis for the $200 billion New York State & Local Retirement System retirement fund.

Variance analysis, research and resolution of trade discrepancies.

Daily reporting and reconciliation of 18 bond cash accounts.

Assist in software testing and data conversion from MEBEL to PeopleSoft.

New York State Office of General Services, Albany, NY November 2019 – June 2021

Business Services Center Analyst 1

Payroll analysis, spreadsheet uploads and transmission of files to Comptroller’s Office.

Auditing direct deposit applications and tax forms for accurate and timely processing.

Management of New York State & Local Retirement System accruals documentation to assure accurate and timely processing.

Research payroll issues/concerns of State Employees by providing excellent customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Delegation of assignments and supervision of staff of three. Performance evaluations.

Successful completion of Leadership Exploration and Development Program.

Comfortex Corporation (a subsidiary of Hunter Douglas) January 2016 – November 2019

Payroll Specialist

Accurate and timely weekly payroll processing for 300 employees.

Close working relationship with Information Technology and HR Departments.

401(k), Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off and General Ledger reporting.

Auditing time clock data to ensure accuracy of payroll hours.

Compilation and analysis of payroll reports for President, other Executives, Finance and Human Resource Departments.

Payroll Place, Slingerlands, NY June 2006 - Present

Payroll Manager

Accurate and timely processing of weekly paychecks and ACH direct deposit transfers.

Set up new clients, including direct deposits, tax, garnishment and retirement withholdings.

Garnishment withholdings, 401(k) transfers and compute Company match workup.

Calculate and process electronic filing of federal and state withholding tax deposits.

Compute and process quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns.

Current with payroll tax law including Employee Retention Credit.

Maintenance and documentation of all payroll records.

Resolution of software technical issues with software provider.

Provide exceptional customer service and support with timely responses of inquiries and requests for information.

Preparation of W-2, W-3, 1099 and 1096 forms.

Customized management reporting.

Assist with New York State Workers’ Compensation Board audits.

Catherine A. Pacini, CPA, Slingerlands, NY January 2000 - Present

Tax Accountant

Accurate and timely preparation of 75 - 80 personal income tax returns.

Electronic filing of tax liabilities and personal income tax returns.

Fluctuation analysis for comparative periods in consecutive years. Financial tax planning.

Tax code research and interpretation to assure accuracy and compliance.

Bast Hatfield Construction, LLC, Clifton Park, NY February 1997 - March 2000

Controller

Full financial responsibility of a 70 million dollar construction company.

Manager of staff of ten employees. Compilation of performance evaluations.

Preparation of accruals, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements.

Analyze trial balance/accounting detail for accuracy. Assist owner in decision making.

Prepared workpapers to prove accuracy of accounts and to assist with year-end audits.

New York State Department of Civil Service, Albany, NY December 1994 - February 1997

Senior Auditor

Audited health insurance claims for coding and billing accuracy.

New York State Office of General Services, Albany, NY October 1992 - December 1994

Senior Accountant

Accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements.

Audited travel vouchers to ensure accuracy of expense reporting.

Successful completion of Accountant Trainee 1 and Accountant Trainee 2 programs.

Budd & Carioto, CPAs, Colonie, NY April 1989 – October 1992

Staff Accountant

Responsible for reviews and compilation of financial statements of businesses.

Applied Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to financial records of businesses to assure accuracy and compliance.

Applied Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) when auditing financial records, operating systems and internal controls to assure accuracy and compliance.

Accurate/timely preparation of sales tax, corporate and personal income tax returns.

Alexander Cruden & Company, CPAs, Latham, NY May 1988 – April 1989

Staff Accountant

Responsible for reviews and compilations of financial statements of businesses.

Applied GAAP to financial records of businesses to assure accuracy and compliance.

Applied GAAS when auditing financial records, operating systems and internal controls to assure accuracy and compliance.

Accurate and timely preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns.

Education, Current Licenses and Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Siena College, Loudonville, NY May 1988

Certified Public Accountant Licensed since May 1990

Healthcare Documentation Program, Fort Collins, CO June 2016

Software Proficiencies

ChartScript, FileNet, HCM (Human Capital Management), Medlook, MS Office, Outlook, PayServ, PeopleSoft, ProSeries Tax, QuickBooks, RightNow, SharePoint, Sungard, Tableau, TEAMS, Turbo Tax, Ultipro Payroll

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