1. 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, AL
Master of Accountancy, December 2012
Master’s GPA:3.30/4.0
Alabama A&M University – Huntsville, AL
Master of Business Administration, May 2006
Master’s GPA:3.46/4.0
Alabama A&M University – Huntsville, AL
Bachelor of Science in Management, CumLaude,May 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gideon Services – Huntsville, AL October 2013-November 2013
Accounting 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 2013
Spring Audit Department Internship Program
Audit 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 exceltechniques 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 2012
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program
Graduate Assistant/Mentor

2. 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 excelin 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 2012
Alabama 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 2009
Behavior 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 2007
Medicare 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