Kara Trahan

Kara Trahan is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in public accounting and financial management.2 She previously held the position of Director, General Ledger Accounting at the American Cancer Society from 2016 to 2022.34

Professional Background

Kara has over a decade of experience in various accounting roles:

• Public Accounting: She spent more than seven years in public accounting before transitioning to other roles.2
• Assurance Services: Kara worked as an Assurance Manager at RSM US LLP and as an Assurance Services Senior at Cole + Reed, PC.
• General Ledger Accounting: Her role at the American Cancer Society focused on general ledger accounting.1

Education and Expertise

Kara holds a Master of Accountancy from Oklahoma State University.3 Her areas of expertise include:

• Manufacturing
• Governmental accounting
• Employee Benefit and Pension Plans

Skills and Competencies

Kara is known for her:

• Cognitive reasoning abilities
• Analytical skills
• Research capabilities
• Project management expertise, including coordinating teams of up to five members
• Strong communication skills, having interacted with clients at various levels

Current Role

As of the most recent information available, Kara Trahan is now serving as a Vice President in Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) at Accordion Partners.2 In this role, she continues to leverage her extensive experience in accounting and financial management.

Kara Trahan's LinkedIn username is kara-trahan-cpa-66b0a1aa, reflecting her status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).2