James Christopher Bray
Baldwin, GA *0511
Cell: 678-***-****
************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished accounting professional with MBA on CPA track with
extensive experience in public accounting including the not-for-profit,
corporate, individual, and governmental sectors.
EXPERTISE IN:
. General Ledger, Account Reconciliation
. Journal Entries, Month-end Close, Year-end-Close
. Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis / Consolidations
. Inventory / Cost of Goods Sold
. Auditing and Attestation
. Corporate, Individual, Partnership and Fiduciary Tax preparation
. Fixed Asset Depreciation/Amortization
. Tax planning services
. Accounts Payable
. Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax
. Multi-state Payroll and Payroll Taxes (including wage garnishments),
Employees Benefits
. Multi-state Payroll Tax Returns
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (macros, hyperlinks,
graphing/charting, forecasting, linking files, formulas), PowerPoint,
Sage Mas90, ProSystems Fx Tax, Engagement, and Fixed Assets, PC Write-Up,
Peachtree Accounting
EXPERIENCE
Tillman, Bailey & Associates, LLP Gainesville, GA May,
2006-Present
Staff Accountant / Account Manager
. Perform all accounting functions, month-end close processes, and
year-end closing processes, including: balancing general ledger,
bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
. Managed and prepared monthly financial statements (including P&L,
balance sheet, and statement of cash flows).
. Managed the auditing and attestation of financial statements for
small business, not-for-profit, and governmental clientele.
. Prepared tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, and
fiduciary entities.
. Performed tax planning services for clientele.
. Managed the small business services of clientele (including payroll,
payroll tax returns, account payable, sales tax returns, and
property tax returns)
. Managed Fixed Assets, and depreciation for our clientele.
. Trained and managed new hires and intern staff
Software used: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook, Sage Mas90, ProSystems Fx Tax, Engagement, and Fixed Assets,
PC Write-Up, and Peachtree Accounting.
D & L Bookkeeping & Tax Service Alto, GA January,
2006- May, 2006
Tax Preparer / Bookkeeper
. Performed small business services for corporations and individuals,
including payroll processing and bank reconciliations.
. Prepared individual and corporate tax returns.
. Prepared sales & use tax returns.
Software used: Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Peachtree
Accounting, Drake Software, and Intuit Accounting Software.
EDUCATION
North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, (3.8 GPA)
North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, (3.4 GPA)
Member of the Georgia Society of CPA's