Melissa S. Roshong, CPA

Melissa specializes in tax services for closely held flow-through entities, with a particular focus on S corporations and partnerships. Her client work at Tronconi Segarra & Associates spans manufacturing, retail and wholesale, rental real estate investment, and wholly owned medical and law practices. She brings a consistent approach to client service rooted in the belief that every client is equally important. 

Her accounting career began in 1995, and Melissa gained experience with Gaines Kriner Elliott LLP and Novogradac & Company LLP before joining Tronconi Segarra & Associates in 2008. She has since progressed through Manager and Senior Manager roles to Principal. In addition to her client responsibilities, Melissa has served as editor of the firm’s quarterly Small Business Newsletter for the past 15 years. 

Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Melissa enjoys painting, working outdoors in the yard, and taking on home repairs and renovations. She has three sons and a German Shepherd named Bailey. 

Professional Experience 

• Tronconi Segarra & Associates 
  Principal, 2008 to present 

• Gaines Kriner Elliott LLP 
  Tax Supervisor, 2002 to 2007 

• Novogradac & Company LLP 
  Tax Supervisor, 1999 to 2001 

• Gaines Kriner Elliott LLP 
  Tax Supervisor, 1995 to 1998 

Areas of Expertise 

• Closely held flow-through entities 
• S corporation taxation 
• Partnership taxation 
• Rental real estate investment taxation 
• Tax services for medical and law practices 

Education 

• University of Akron 
  Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1994 

• Golden Gate University 
  Master of Taxation Coursework, 1999 to 2000 

Licenses & Professional Affiliations 

• Certified Public Accountant, New York 

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society 

• University of Akron Beta Alpha Psi