Shelby Birdsong
@shelbybirdsong
Accounting Controller and CPA Candidate specializing in GAAP reporting and multi-entity operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Accounting Controller and CPA Candidate with 9+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, revenue accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting. I lead accounting operations supporting approximately $500 million in annual revenue, while keeping everything GAAP-compliant and audit-ready.
I supervise a five-member accounting team covering accounts payable, payroll, revenue processing, reconciliations, and month-end close. I prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive reporting packages, and I manage budgeting and forecasting activities that directly support executive decision-making.
I’ve also built strong foundations through full-cycle accounting as a Senior Accountant, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. As I complete my Master of Science in Accounting, I’m seeking remote part-time accounting, bookkeeping, staff accountant, or fractional accounting opportunities where I can improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive reliable reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounting Controller
Wheeler Resource Recovery LLC
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Led accounting operations for a privately held organization with approximately $500M in annual revenue, supervising a five-member team covering AP, payroll, revenue processing, reconciliations, and month-end close. Produced GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive reporting, overseeing budgeting/forecasting, multi-entity accounting, and Joint Interest Billing for wells with 100+ working-i
Senior Accountant
Wheeler Resource Recovery LLC
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Handled full-cycle accounting across journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance, supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation. Processed 500–1,000 vendor invoices monthly using job-cost accounting methods.
Education
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East Texas A&M University
Master of Science in Accounting, Accounting
Pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting at East Texas A&M University, expected to complete in May 2027.
East Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Accounting
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from East Texas A&M University, graduating in May 2026 with a 4.0 GPA.
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