Michael A. Burton (256) 520-9559 • eagleideas@aol.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experience with accounting principles and procedures, auditing standards, financial statement creation and analysis, and reconciliation of accounts. Excellent oral and written communication skills, researching abilities, and building and maintaining relationships with coworkers and customers. Self-motivated with a strong ability to work effectively and efficiently in team environments, as well as individually.

TECHNICAL/SOFTWARE SKILLS

MS Excel CaseWare IDEA SAP XLMiner MS Access ProSeries Tax Value Line Compustat

EDUCATION

The University of Alabama in Huntsville – Huntsville, ALMaster of Accountancy, December 2012 Master’s GPA: 3.30/4.0

Alabama A&M University – Huntsville, ALMaster of Business Administration, May 2006Master’s GPA: 3.46/4.0

Alabama A&M University – Huntsville, ALBachelor of Science in Management, Cum Laude, May 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gideon Services – Huntsville, AL October 2013-November 2013Accounting Services Contractor

Assisted Contract Administrators with audit readiness Created a database for financial information Gathered financial information for historic contracts Entered transactions in database

Anglin Reichman Snellgrove and Armstrong – Huntsville, AL December 2012-March 2013Spring Audit Department Internship ProgramAudit Intern

Reconciled checking accounts selected for testing to support an auditor’s opinion. Used depreciation software to analyze the appropriateness of reported accumulated depreciation and/or

depreciation expense. Analyzed Accounts Receivable’s Aging Reports to test the appropriateness of receivables reported. Used advance excel techniques and add-ons to mark up working papers and add notes for journal entry

adjustments. Performed support for reviews and some back office duties. Utilized a variety of accounting software systems to perform support for reviews.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville – Huntsville, AL August 2010-December 2012Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) programGraduate Assistant/Mentor

Michael A. Burton (256) 520-9559 • eagleideas@aol.com

Tutored students in Accounting, Finance, and Statistics. Attended and participated in numerous conferences to recruit minority students to UAHuntsville. Organized and participated in various forums and workshops presented to the UAHuntsville student body and the

Huntsville community. Mentored and motivated minority undergraduate students to excel in their programs of study. Performed annual graduation audits to assist students in selecting and scheduling classes required for graduation. Assisted students in creating daily schedules for work, class, and study times to fit their individual needs.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville – Huntsville AL August 2011-May 2012Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC)Student Office Assistant

Performed substantive procedures to reconcile the expenditure account. Gathered all supporting documentation, such as receipts and purchase orders, in order to verify the existence and

completeness of expenditures. Prepared and updated spreadsheets of financial information to calculate spending rates. Negotiated prices of ASGC promotional materials and supplies with external customers. Assisted with ASGC event planning, coordination, and setup.

Huntsville City Schools – Huntsville, AL August 2007-May 2009Behavior Specialist

Familiarized special needs students with organizational strategies for class work, homework, and projects. Identified and recommended learning environments to stimulate student learning and behavioral progress. Motivated students to perform at their optimal level by identifying negative behavior and creating consequences

to deter the negative behavior. Participated in Behavior Plan creation and implementation.

Adecco – Denver, CO October 2006-January 2007Medicare General Benefits Representative

Provided information on general inquires about Medicare Provided consultation and comparison of Prescription drug plans Enrolled Beneficiaries into the Prescription drug plans

HONORS / ACTIVITIES:

Dean’s List; Honor Roll; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteer; Minority Graduate Student Association (MGSA) member; Alpha Kappa Mu

RELEVANT COURSEWORK:

Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities, Principles of Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Professional Writing, Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II, Financial Accounting Theory, Managerial Accounting, Business Law for Accountants, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Individual/Small Business Taxation, State and Local Taxation, Business Statistics, Global Issues, International Business, Managerial Economics