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Katherine Hilson

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Experienced Internal Revenue Agent specializing in field auditing and regulatory compliance within the IRS. Skilled in creating effective auditing strategies and generating detailed reports. Excellent analytical capabilities and professional conduct promote successful interdepartmental collaboration, maintaining adherence to tax regulations and organizational policies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Revenue Agent

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2022 - Current
  • Executed independent field audits of Retirement Plans to verify compliance with regulations.
  • Developed auditing strategies according to IRS standards to ensure adherence.
  • Reviewed historical data for compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing audit findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Assessed penalties related to taxpayer noncompliance with applicable laws.
  • Monitored updates on tax laws to maintain organizational compliance effectively.
  • Drafted correspondence addressing audit discrepancies identified during assessments.
  • Collaborated with various departments to resolve complex issues efficiently.

Tax Associate

Jon Rosenberg Accountancy - Accountemps
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Analyzed client data and prepared accurate income tax returns and research.
  • Input financial data to generate detailed reports using QuickBooks.
  • Secured and managed confidential data to ensure compliance with regulations.

Accountant

University of Pittsburgh - All Temps
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Conducted bank reconciliations and financial reporting to strengthen financial operations.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to ensure rapid data computation.
  • Input financial data into PRISM, generating comprehensive reports efficiently.

Operations Specialist

University of Pittsburgh - All Temps
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Maintained accurate vendor files to expedite payment processing.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on accounts payable systems to enhance team performance.
  • Applied mathematical skills daily to verify figures across accounting systems.
  • Assessed data accuracy for entry, calculation, and billing codes.
  • Processed invoices requiring payment efficiently.

Tax Associate

Love, Scherle & Bauer - Accountemps
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Reviewed and analyzed client data to ensure accurate preparation of income tax returns and research.
  • Input financial data and generated reports utilizing ProSystems for efficient analysis.
  • Secured confidential data, preventing unauthorized access and improper transmission or disclosure.

Funder

Broker's Settlement Svcs - Keystone Staffing
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Verified accuracy of real estate disbursement fund items to ensure compliance.
  • Posted incoming wires and check receipts, facilitating timely disbursement of closing funds.
  • Issued check payments and initiated wire transfers for loan payoffs and proceeds.

Tax Associate

Love, Scherle & Bauer - Accountemps
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Reviewed and analyzed client data to prepare accurate income tax returns and conduct tax research.
  • Input financial data and generated reports utilizing ProSystems software.
  • Secured confidential information, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Audit Associate

American Eagle - Accountemps
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2016 - 12.2016
  • Streamlined reconciliation of debits and credits in ReconNet system.
  • Conducted thorough research on payments by obtaining information from stores and banks.

Accounting Clerk

A Second Chance, Inc - Accountemps
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2016 - 11.2016
  • Utilized mathematical skills daily to verify figures across accounting systems.
  • Entered financial data and generated comprehensive reports using Excel.

Various

BNY Mellon - Intepros Consulting
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2013 - 01.2016
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Evaluated source documents to identify necessary information for data entry.
  • Verified validity and accuracy of data recorded in databases.

Education

Master of Science - Fraud and Forensics

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020

BS - Accounting/Business Management

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2007

Skills

  • Field auditing and regulatory compliance
  • Professional demeanor and adaptability
  • Communication skills and effective communication
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Audit management and report writing
  • Data analysis and analytical thinking
  • Problem solving and problem-solving aptitude
  • Investigative tools and fraud investigation

Timeline

Internal Revenue Agent

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
02.2022 - Current

Tax Associate

Jon Rosenberg Accountancy - Accountemps
02.2020 - 03.2020

Accountant

University of Pittsburgh - All Temps
12.2019 - 02.2020

Operations Specialist

University of Pittsburgh - All Temps
05.2019 - 11.2019

Tax Associate

Love, Scherle & Bauer - Accountemps
02.2018 - 04.2018

Funder

Broker's Settlement Svcs - Keystone Staffing
09.2017 - 01.2018

Tax Associate

Love, Scherle & Bauer - Accountemps
03.2017 - 04.2017

Audit Associate

American Eagle - Accountemps
11.2016 - 12.2016

Accounting Clerk

A Second Chance, Inc - Accountemps
10.2016 - 11.2016

Various

BNY Mellon - Intepros Consulting
04.2013 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Fraud and Forensics

Carlow University

BS - Accounting/Business Management

Carlow University

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