MICHAEL D. MEDFORD
 2222 Medical District Dr.  Rm #3405  Dallas, TX 75235  (817) 925-3370  michaelmedford314@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
 Solid educational background in financial accounting, finance and business administration, with experience in general
accounting, general business, audit, marketing and customer service. Strive to produce exceptional results that will
consistently surpass academic, corporate, and personal expectations, with a strong attention to accuracy and detail.
 Computer proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Familiar with Oracle JD
Edwards, QuickBooks, and Sage Peachtree accounting software. Able to master new systems and applications quickly.
AREAS OF FOCUS
 Business Accounting & Audit Procedures  Cost Accounting & Finance  Compliance & Quality Assurance
 Accounting Apps & Information Systems  Budgetary Planning & Administration  Data / Records Review & Analysis
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, Rawls College of Business, Lubbock, TX
 MASTER OF SCI ENCE I N ACCOUNTANCY (MSA) August 2015
 BACHELOR OF BUSI NESS ADMI NI STRATI ON  ACCOUNTI NG May 2013
Coursework: Ethics in Accounting; Intermediate Accounting I-II; Principals of Audit; Cost & Managerial Accounting; Income
Tax Accounting; Accounting Systems; Business Law I-II; Financial Management; Financial Analysis; Applied Personal Finance;
Organization & Management; Managerial Communication; Marketing; Introduction to Production & Operations Management
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
TREASURER - Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity 2010 - 2012
GROUP COMPETI TOR W/ HONORABLE MENTI ON - Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Pwc) xTax Competition 2012
JUNI OR Achievement – Grant Thornton 2014, 2015
ACCOUNTING LEADERSHI P COUNCI L - Texas Tech University 2012-Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / RECEIVABLE
David C. Medford, D.D.S., Fort Worth, TX 2009 - 2014
 Researched billing and collections issues. Orchestrated a recovery process for receivables over 90 days old that would
otherwise be write-offs. Assisted in producing the annual and monthly operating budget and projections for the fiscal
year. Contributed to preparation of corporate tax return filings. Maintained general ledger through journal entries and
monthly bank reconciliations.
CO-OWNER / BUSINESS MANAGER
MMH Yard Services, Fort Worth, TX 2009 - 2012
 Built a successful, independent landscaping company featured on the front page of the Fort Worth Star Telegram,
business section. Managed company’s accounting, advertising and business operations, including bank account, financial
reporting, purchasing, inventory, expense budgeting, and weekly payroll. Developed and executed all marketing
strategies. Maintained and managed quality staff by communicating expectations and objectives efficiently.
ALUMNI SOLICITATI ON
Texas Tech University, Office of Annual Giving, Lubbock, TX 2011 - 2012
 Solicited university alumni and parents for donations, securing over $10K for Texas Tech through fundraising efforts.
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
Grant Thornton, LLP, Dallas, TX 2014-Present
 Conducted financial statement audits and audits of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Collaborated with
and reported directly to senior leadership and management. Collected data and performed analytical procedures and
tests to identify fraudulent activity, deficient controls, noncompliance with GAAP and other accounting standards, and
management override. Produced comprehensive reports and provided recommendations to improve internal controls,
management of risk, accounting systems, and other areas of financial operation.
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
STUDENT ATHLETE
Cisco College, Cisco, TX 2009 - 2010
 Received athletic scholarship to serve as the pitcher of the baseball team. Practiced on a daily basis for entire school
year, balancing the rigors of both traveling games and class work. Developed a passion of working with teams and
striving to achieve a common goal. Able to work independently on a team. Quick to respond and very coachable.

Michael Medford Resume 2015 (final)

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    MICHAEL D. MEDFORD 2222 Medical District Dr.  Rm #3405  Dallas, TX 75235  (817) 925-3370  michaelmedford314@gmail.com OBJECTIVE  Solid educational background in financial accounting, finance and business administration, with experience in general accounting, general business, audit, marketing and customer service. Strive to produce exceptional results that will consistently surpass academic, corporate, and personal expectations, with a strong attention to accuracy and detail.  Computer proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Familiar with Oracle JD Edwards, QuickBooks, and Sage Peachtree accounting software. Able to master new systems and applications quickly. AREAS OF FOCUS  Business Accounting & Audit Procedures  Cost Accounting & Finance  Compliance & Quality Assurance  Accounting Apps & Information Systems  Budgetary Planning & Administration  Data / Records Review & Analysis EDUCATION Texas Tech University, Rawls College of Business, Lubbock, TX  MASTER OF SCI ENCE I N ACCOUNTANCY (MSA) August 2015  BACHELOR OF BUSI NESS ADMI NI STRATI ON  ACCOUNTI NG May 2013 Coursework: Ethics in Accounting; Intermediate Accounting I-II; Principals of Audit; Cost & Managerial Accounting; Income Tax Accounting; Accounting Systems; Business Law I-II; Financial Management; Financial Analysis; Applied Personal Finance; Organization & Management; Managerial Communication; Marketing; Introduction to Production & Operations Management ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP TREASURER - Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity 2010 - 2012 GROUP COMPETI TOR W/ HONORABLE MENTI ON - Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Pwc) xTax Competition 2012 JUNI OR Achievement – Grant Thornton 2014, 2015 ACCOUNTING LEADERSHI P COUNCI L - Texas Tech University 2012-Present PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / RECEIVABLE David C. Medford, D.D.S., Fort Worth, TX 2009 - 2014  Researched billing and collections issues. Orchestrated a recovery process for receivables over 90 days old that would otherwise be write-offs. Assisted in producing the annual and monthly operating budget and projections for the fiscal year. Contributed to preparation of corporate tax return filings. Maintained general ledger through journal entries and monthly bank reconciliations. CO-OWNER / BUSINESS MANAGER MMH Yard Services, Fort Worth, TX 2009 - 2012  Built a successful, independent landscaping company featured on the front page of the Fort Worth Star Telegram, business section. Managed company’s accounting, advertising and business operations, including bank account, financial reporting, purchasing, inventory, expense budgeting, and weekly payroll. Developed and executed all marketing strategies. Maintained and managed quality staff by communicating expectations and objectives efficiently. ALUMNI SOLICITATI ON Texas Tech University, Office of Annual Giving, Lubbock, TX 2011 - 2012  Solicited university alumni and parents for donations, securing over $10K for Texas Tech through fundraising efforts. AUDIT ASSOCIATE Grant Thornton, LLP, Dallas, TX 2014-Present  Conducted financial statement audits and audits of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Collaborated with and reported directly to senior leadership and management. Collected data and performed analytical procedures and tests to identify fraudulent activity, deficient controls, noncompliance with GAAP and other accounting standards, and management override. Produced comprehensive reports and provided recommendations to improve internal controls, management of risk, accounting systems, and other areas of financial operation. COLLEGE ATHLETICS STUDENT ATHLETE Cisco College, Cisco, TX 2009 - 2010  Received athletic scholarship to serve as the pitcher of the baseball team. Practiced on a daily basis for entire school year, balancing the rigors of both traveling games and class work. Developed a passion of working with teams and striving to achieve a common goal. Able to work independently on a team. Quick to respond and very coachable.