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KATE TUZNIK

Montville,NJ

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented accounting professional with 4+ years of experience in tax compliance, financial reporting, and client advisory. Proven leadership as a supervisor managing tax teams and projects. Adept at navigating complex accounting environments and delivering actionable insights. Currently seeking to transition from public accounting to a dynamic accounting or finance role in private industry. Bilingual in Polish.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant / Consultant

WithumSmith+Brown, PC
, NJ
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed complex federal, state, and international tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120s, 1065, 1040-NR).
  • Supervised junior staff, reviewed workpapers, and provided training on tax processes and systems.
  • Conducted tax research and developed solutions for high-net-worth individuals and global clients.
  • Compiled financial statements and managed special projects to support accounting and tax leadership.
  • Collaborated across teams to ensure efficient document collection and accurate compliance.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
  • Prepared quaterly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
  • Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Dora’s Naturals
South Hackensack, NJ
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw full-cycle AR process: invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliations.
  • Led month-end close for AR, including preparation of journal entries and ledger review.
  • Worked cross-functionally with sales and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve cash flow.
  • Researched discrepancies between customer invoices and payments received.

Manager

Life O’ The Party
Ridgefield, NJ
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Supervised event teams and ensured high-quality client service at major events, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • Oversaw scheduling, task delegation, and operations to drive team performance.
  • Managed logistics and client relations for corporate and private engagements.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.

CPA Assistant (Intern)

Poltax, LLC
Clifton, NJ
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported CPAs in preparing tax returns, financial statements, and client reports.
  • Performed bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, and audit prep tasks.
  • Handled sensitive financial data with confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.

Education

Certificate - Forensic Science

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
12.2021

B.S. - Accounting, Cum Laude

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2021

A.S. - Business Administration, Cum Laude

County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ
01.2018

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & GL Reconciliations
  • US & International Tax Compliance
  • Journal Entries & Month-End Close
  • Process Improvement & Documentation
  • Team Supervision & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Software: QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, CCH Engagement, CaseWare, SurePrep, GoSystem Tax, Bloomberg BNA
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Staff oversight

Certification

  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certificate
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Dean’s List: MSU & CCM
  • CEO Mentorship Program (2020–2021)
  • Tomorrow’s Education Network – Volunteer (2016–Present)

Languages

Polish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Accountant / Consultant

WithumSmith+Brown, PC
01.2022 - Current

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Dora’s Naturals
07.2021 - 12.2021

CPA Assistant (Intern)

Poltax, LLC
01.2019 - 08.2019

Manager

Life O’ The Party
12.2018 - 06.2021

Certificate - Forensic Science

Bergen Community College

B.S. - Accounting, Cum Laude

Montclair State University

A.S. - Business Administration, Cum Laude

County College of Morris

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