Kevin McDonough

Accounting & Finance Professional

Kevin
McDonough

Public Accounting · Tax · Audit

Accounting student at the University of Miami Herbert Business School with a 3.85 GPA, President's Scholarship recipient, and CPA candidate. Incoming intern at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and RSM US LLP. Currently gaining hands-on experience at a Miami CPA firm.

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About

I'm an accounting student at the University of Miami Herbert Business School with a 3.85 GPA, driven by a commitment to financial precision and professional integrity. I'm currently interning at Melinda Goncalves, CPA, PA in Miami, where I perform bank reconciliations, code general ledger transactions, and prepare journal entries under CPA supervision.

I have secured back-to-back internships at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Summer 2026) and RSM US LLP (Summer 2027), where I'll gain exposure to corporate accounting and Big 4–level federal tax services. I'm also a former NCAA Division 3 athlete and member of Beta Alpha Psi and ALPFA.

I'm actively preparing for the CPA exam and seeking full-time opportunities in public accounting, tax, or audit at firms that value technical rigor, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Quick Facts

  • 🎓University of Miami Herbert Business School
  • 📍Coral Gables, FL
  • ⭐GPA: 3.85 / 4.0 — President's Scholarship
  • 💼Accounting Intern @ Regeneron, Summer 2026
  • 💼Tax Intern @ RSM US LLP, Summer 2027
  • 📝CPA Candidate
  • 🎯Seeking Full-Time 2027

Certifications & Tools

  • ✦Noble Desktop: Advanced Excel Certificate
  • ✦Pryor Learning: QuickBooks
  • ✦Accounting CS (Thomson Reuters)
  • ✦Beta Alpha Psi — Accounting Honor Society
  • ✦ALPFA Member
Experience
Jun 2027 – Aug 2027
Federal Tax Services Intern Upcoming
RSM US LLP — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Joining RSM — the leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to the middle market — as a Federal Tax Services Intern.
  • Preparing federal and state tax returns for corporate and individual clients
  • Conducting tax research and applying current IRC regulations to client scenarios
  • Collaborating with senior staff on tax planning and compliance engagements
May 2026 – Aug 2026
Accounting Intern Upcoming
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals — Sleepy Hollow, NY
Joining one of the world's leading biotechnology companies to support accounting and financial operations within a Fortune 500 environment.
  • Selected from a competitive national applicant pool
  • Supporting financial reporting and accounting processes in a regulated industry
  • Exposure to corporate accounting at scale in the pharmaceutical sector
Dec 2025 – Present
Accounting Intern Current
Melinda Goncalves, CPA, PA — Miami, FL
  • Assist with detailed bank reconciliations and cash analysis by reviewing monthly bank statements and check details to ensure accuracy of cash balances in the general ledger
  • Code and classify electronic transactions including ACH payments, wire transfers, bank fees, and inter-account transfers to appropriate GL accounts using Accounting CS
  • Prepare and post journal entries to resolve reconciling items between bank records and client general ledger under CPA supervision
May 2025 – Aug 2025
RDS Operations Intern
New York Red Bulls — Harrison, NJ
  • Managed participant registration and medical data, coordinated equipment and branding logistics for summer programs serving hundreds of youth athletes
  • Researched registration history of professional players who advanced through NYRB youth programs, analyzing career paths to identify key programs for marketing recommendations
Jan 2024 – Feb 2024
Sports Management Micro-Internship
New Jersey Youth Soccer — Freehold, NJ
  • Collaborated with the Executive Director and Director of Finance & Administration in planning and coordinating a large-scale awards dinner for 1,000+ attendees
  • Contributed to event logistics including venue preparation, A/V coordination, and on-site execution support
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
University of Miami Herbert Business School
GPA: 3.85 / 4.0  ·  President's Scholarship  ·  Provost's Honor Roll  ·  NJSIAA Scholar Athlete
Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Intermediate Accounting I Cost Accounting Business Analytics Business Statistics Intermediate Financial Management Business Law
Expected May 2027
Skills

Accounting

  • Bank Reconciliations
  • General Ledger (Accounting CS)
  • Journal Entries
  • Tax Compliance & Planning
  • Financial Reporting (GAAP)

Finance

  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Valuation & DCF Analysis
  • Cost Accounting
  • Budgeting & Forecasting

Tools & Technology

  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • QuickBooks
  • Accounting CS
  • Canva
  • Slack
Projects
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Financial Statement Analysis

Performed a comprehensive analysis of a public company's financial statements, evaluating liquidity, solvency, and profitability ratios to assess overall financial health and performance trends.

GAAP Ratio Analysis Excel
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DCF Valuation Case Study

Built a full DCF model from scratch using projected free cash flows, WACC, and terminal value assumptions to derive an intrinsic value range and investment recommendation.

DCF Valuation Financial Modeling
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Tax Return Simulation

Prepared simulated individual and corporate federal tax returns applying current IRC provisions, identifying deductions, credits, and tax planning opportunities within a case study framework.

Taxation IRC Compliance Tax Planning
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Audit Risk Assessment

Conducted a mock audit engagement including risk assessment, materiality determination, and internal control evaluation for a simulated client, producing a structured audit plan and findings memo.

Auditing Internal Controls Risk Assessment
Contact

Let's connect.

Whether you're a recruiter at a Big 4 or regional firm, a corporate finance team, or someone who wants to discuss accounting, tax, or audit — I'd love to hear from you.

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