Kristi G. Bratton, CPA
Cell Phone 205-***-****
Birmingham, Al 35235
Home Phone 205-***-****
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Accounting GPA: 3.4775
Overall GPA: 3.325
EMPLOYMENT
2005-current Senior Accountant, Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Supervising staff preparation of audited and reviewed financial
statements; preparing corporate, partnership, and non-profit tax
returns; review of staff prepared individual tax returns; extensive
use of Quickbooks including training clients in payroll services;
audit, review and compilation work including non-profits and SEC
clients.
2005-2005 Staff Accountant, Hendricks & Gillespie
Preparing corporate, partnership, non-profit, gift tax returns and
individual tax returns; extensive use of Quickbooks including
training clients; audit and compilation work; extensive computer
knowledge; experience with ProSystem Fixed Assets and ProSystem
Practice; use of Zillion forms and Kleinrock; PSA and Ad Valorem
returns; experience setting up new entities; preparation of
financial statements using ProSystem Trial Balance
2004-2005 Staff Accountant, DiPiazza, LaRocca, McDowell & Co.
Preparing corporate, partnership, non-profit, gift tax returns and
individual tax returns using ProSystem Fx; monthly bookkeeping and
preparation of financial statements using QuickBooks and ProSystem
Trial Balance; experience with Depreciation Solutions and RIA
online research; extensive knowledge filling Ad Valorem returns;
preparation of extensions and multi-state returns; extensive
knowledge of the e-file procedure; experience with compilation and
audit work; numerous client interactions; use of T-Value
amortization software; part of network team to maintain inter-
company computer maintenance and upgrades
2003-2004 Sales Associate, Bridesmaids Inc.
Assisting customers in personal sizing and fitting of bridesmaids'
dresses; handling cash, checks and credit cards; assisting
customers in general shopping; answering phones; customer service
1997-2004 Financial Advisor's Assistant, Land Title Company of
Alabama
Manage accounts receivable and revenues in Great Plains Dynamics;
manage escrow accounts and escrow checkbook; recording of legal
documents; taking orders for title commitments; customer service in
post-closing; organizing bank deposits; general office assistant
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
ProSystem Fx (including tax software and Engagement); Quickbooks;
ProSystem Practice; FAS Depreciation Software; T-Value
(amortization software); Checkpoint (research); RIA (research);
Adobe Acrobat; Great Plains ; Advanced knowledge of computers in
general.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. Eastern Women Junior Committee of 50 - To provide charitable
assistance for the residence of the Eastern Area of Jefferson
County Alabama
2. United Way Young Leaders - To engage, educate, and empower young
leaders to share their resources for the betterment of the
community.
3. Participant the ASCPA Gulf Coast Service Camp - To assist small
businesses in Mississippi coastal regions recover from Hurricane
Katrina by provided free accounting and business advice and
resources
MEMBERSHIP
4. Alabama Society of CPAS
1. CPE Committee
5. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
6. Birmingham Chapter of Young CPAs
2. Secretary
3. Public Relations