Michael S. Wilson, CPA, MBA

*** ***** **** *****• Louisville, CO 80027 •919-***-****• ufisuz@r.postjobfree.com

Financial Accountant

SUMMARY

Accomplished accountant with diverse experience and demonstrated strengths in Auditing, Financial Reporting and Budgeting. High–level skills in communication, team building, and financial analysis. Licensed as a CPA in North Carolina since July, 1998. Licensed CPA in Colorado since April, 2010.

STRENGTHS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Team Leadership

• Financial Analysis

• Variance Analysis

• Forecasting

• Budgeting

• Advanced knowledge of Excel • Detail oriented

• Financial Reporting

• Auditing

• Taxation

• Communication

• Proficient in Oracle

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rivet Software, Denver CO June 2010-Aug 2010

• Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Technician (contract assignment)

• Assembled and reviewed SEC filings for clients

AppleOne, Boulder CO April 2010–Jun 2010

• Worked on a temporary assignment at Regonline (online registration company).

• Audited transactions for completeness and compliance.

Peak Vista Community Health Centers, Colorado Springs, CO Apr 2009-Feb 2010

Finance Director

• Collaborated with department managers to improve accounting records and forecasts.

• Assisted with writing 10 financial policies and procedures and fiscal policy manual.

• Presented and evaluated monthly financial statements for the corporate executive board.

• Assumed leadership role with the revision and implementation of the incentive plan.

• Evaluated banking proposals and negotiated agreements with bank executives.

• Reviewed internal financial statements monthly.

• Assumed a leadership role with internal and external audit.

• Managed staff in improving cash flow reporting process and cash flow forecasting.

Fiscal Services Manager

• Supervised and mentored five accounting staff on daily tasks and projects.

• Improved cash reporting process by implementing on-line credit card receipt reporting.

• Implemented several process improvements and reconciled several accounts each month.

• Researched complex accounting issues and communicated data with senior management.

American Institute of CPAs, Durham, NC Jun 2007–Apr 2009

Accounting Analyst

• Prepared reports and analyses for large business units within the organization.

• Presented monthly presentations to department and corporate executives.

• Increased efficiency and quality by improving reporting process.

• Prepared monthly journal entries and reviewed seven account reconciliations.

• Reviewed several monthly reports prepared by co-workers for accuracy.

• Assembled annual budgets and periodic forecasts for several different product lines

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Research Triangle Institute, RTP, NC Jun 2003 – Jun 2007

Level 3 Accountant

• Independently identified savings to the Institute of over $200,000.

• Filed all monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax returns.

• Trained and mentored accounts payable staff on sales tax laws and procedures.

• Analyzed and evaluated monthly rates for financial corporate executives.

• Resolved labor adjustments and performed monthly variance reports.

• Performed monthly reconciliations for over 100 general ledger accounts.

• Prepared and submitted 1099s and form 990 annually.

Nelson & Company, CPAs, PA, Durham, NC Jul 1999 – Jun 2003

Audit Senior

• Performed audits of non-profit, commercial, and retirement plan clients.

• Supervised firm staff on large audit engagements.

• Coordinated quality control procedures for the firm’s quality and peer review.

• Completed reviews, compilations, and annual tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships.

• Provided financial statement presentations to clients on a regular basis.

Allen and Woodall, LLP, Raleigh, NC Jul 1996 - Jun 1999

Staff Accountant

• Completed multiple accounting tasks, financial audits, reviews and compilations.

• Completed tax returns for corporations and partnerships.

EDUCATION

Meredith College, Raleigh, NC

Master of Business Administration May 2008

Elon University, Elon College, NC Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 1996

Licensure: Licensed CPA in Colorado, certificate number 28245

Licensed CPA in North Carolina, certificate number 26155

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Member of the Colorado State Society of CPAs (2009-Present)

• Institute for Management Accountants (2007-present)

• North Carolina Association of CPAs – (1996-present)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Durham Jaycees - (1997-Present), Jaycee of the year (2000), President (2003)

• Durham councilman J. Michael Woodard - Campaign Treasurer (2005 - Present)

• Vote for Learning Bond referendum – Campaign Treasurer (2007)

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