Christopher M. Burritt, CPA
Lancaster, NY 14086
*********@*****.***
Objective Seeking permanent employment in public practice or private industry as a managing accountant.
Work Experience
2/19-9/19 Burke Homes LLC, Hamburg, NY
Controller
Position involved full responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting for the organization. This included overseeing the accounting functions of eight entities. Position also involved billing for construction company and collection of accounts receivable. There was extensive experience with job costing and budgeting. Other duties included interaction with banks and financial reporting for rental properties.
11/99-2/19 Northeast Mechanical Inc./MJ Mechanical Services, Inc. Controller/Assistant Controller
Position involved supervision of all accounting functions of the organization. This entailed full responsibility for the general ledger and financial statements. Position also involved review of various accounting journals and the supervision of two individuals. There was also contact with regulatory authorities and other outside entities. Other duties included payment of all vendors and collection of accounts receivable. 7/93-11/99 Clark & Koller, CPA's, West Seneca, New York Senior/Managing Accountant
Position included full responsibility for all aspects of an engagement for several accounts with a concentration in the construction industry. This entailed supervising and conducting fieldwork for multiple projects and contact with key company personnel. Other experience included an extensive background in all types of taxation including tax planning and pension and profit sharing services. Financial reporting services included compilations, reviews and audits.
7/91-6/93 Morgan & Beyer, CPA, P.C., Depew, New York Staff Accountant
Position included tax planning, extensive tax experience including corporate, partnership, individual, estate and gift tax returns, auditing, reviews, compilations, pension and profit sharing services and preparation of forecasts and projections.
9/90-7/91 Brock, Schechter and Polakoff, CPA's, Buffalo, New York Staff Accountant
Position entailed auditing, tax planning, extensive tax work, financial reporting, pension and profit sharing services and computer posting to general ledger. 11/89-5/90 Clark Smith, CPA, Pittsford, New York
Staff Accountant
Position involved auditing, tax planning, individual and corporate tax returns, compilations and reviews and bookkeeping.
Education Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accounting with High Honors, 1990 Relevant Courses: Advanced and Intermediate Accounting, Tax Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Theory. Familiar with Excel and various accounting software packages. GPA Data: Accounting 3.88; Overall 3.70
Activities Board member and treasurer for Vocalis Chamber Choir. This involves all accounting work and preparation of financial reports and annual tax filings. There is also volunteer work done at various events. Notary public and currently licensed CPA. This includes annual continuing education courses and related seminars.
References Available upon request.