
Keaton Dolan
Detail-oriented Accountant with 5+ years of experience in GAAP-compliant financial reporting, audit leadership, and complex reconciliations
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Detail-oriented Accountant with 5+ years of experience in GAAP-compliant financial reporting, audit leadership, and complex reconciliations for various entities. Proven track record in cash management, budget variance analysis, and Form 990 preparation. Expert at partnering with cross functional leadership to resolve discrepancies and streamline year-end close processes. Brings a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, analytical problem-solving, and client-facing leadership.
Experience
Staff Accountant II at Withum Smith+Brown, PC (2022-01 – Present)
- Lead financial statement and compliance audits for 25+ organizations with operating budgets ranging from $2M to $100M, ensuring strict adherence to GAAP and internal controls.
- Manage daily client communications and related inquiries, acting as a primary point of contact to ensure timely resolution of accounting discrepancies.
- Perform high-level reconciliations across the full Trial Balance, specifically focusing on Cash, Investments, Accounts Receivable, and Net Assets to ensure liquidity accuracy.
- Execute detailed testing and sampling for revenue and expenses, proposing adjustments that significantly improved financial statement accuracy.
- Prepare comprehensive GAAP-compliant financial statements and footnotes, contributing to the consistent on-time delivery of year-end reporting packages.
- Mentor and review the work of junior staff, providing real-time feedback that increased team audit efficiency.
Tax Associate at BDO USA, P.C. (2021-01 – 2022-01)
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns, including Form 990 for nonprofit entities, maintaining 100% on-time filing compliance.
- Developed complex supporting schedules and reconciliations that improved data accuracy.
- Analyzed financial statements for proper classification of expenses and allocations, identifying key adjustments to ensure reporting completeness during peak filing cycles.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive deadlines for high-volume corporate clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting – King's College, McGowan School of Business (AACSB Accredited) (2015 – 2019)