Misty Bristow
Roy,UT
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Multi-Entity Bookkeeper with extensive experience managing a large and diverse portfolio of 50–70 client entities across service-based, real estate, ecommerce, logistics, and small business industries. Recognized as a top performer for 2.5 consecutive years for exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and high-volume workload management. Demonstrated strong work ethic early in my career—earning my first data-entry position when a role was created specifically for me based on performance. Proficient in full-cycle accounting, complex reconciliations, payroll management, and financial statement preparation, with hands-on experience across Xero, Gusto, and multiple payroll platforms. Committed to delivering clear financial insights, maintaining strict confidentiality, and supporting clients with the precision and reliability required in multi-entity environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor/Food Delivery Driver
DoorDash
07.2019 - Current
- Managed all operational and financial aspects of independent contracting, including mileage tracking, expense categorization, and income reconciliation.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and detailed documentation , ensuring clear records for tax and bookkeeping purposes.
- Demonstrated strong time management, organization, and prioritization while coordinating multiple deliveries and route optimization.
- Provided clear, professional communication with customers and merchants to resolve delivery issues and ensure a positive service experience.
Staff Accountant
Elevation Tax Group
02.2022 - 11.2025
- Top-performing bookkeeper for 2.5 years , consistently managing the largest workload of 50–70 multi-entity Holding S-Corp clients each month.
- Supported medical, dental, real estate rental clients—and a smaller portfolio of ecommerce, logistics, and other entities—while delivering customized bookkeeping packages tailored to each client's needs.
- Maintained accurate, complete financial records through full-cycle bookkeeping, journal entries, and ongoing account maintenance, ensuring clarity and transparency for clients.
- Performed end-to-end reconciliations across all financial accounts , resolving discrepancies and improving financial accuracy across multiple entities.
- Prepared timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements , reviewed payroll accuracy across multiple payroll platforms, and provided clear financial insights to support client decision-making.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
Independent Contractor/Bookkeeper
Unbound Books
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered virtual bookkeeping support for a real estate rental/investment client , managing ongoing financial operations remotely.
- Handled full-charge bookkeeping , including categorization, general ledger updates, and account clean-up as needed.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations across bank and credit accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared custom financial reports , providing clear visibility into property income, expenses, and cash flow trends.
Customer Service/Retention/Supervisory Administrative Specialist
Convergys
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Resolved billing and account inquiries using multiple internal systems, ensuring accurate updates and thorough documentation.
- Maintained an 80%+ retention rate through strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Supported team operations through coaching and reinforcement of company procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2027
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Reconciliations
- Month-End Closing
- GAAP Compliance
- Payroll Management
- Multi-State Payroll
- Benefits & Payroll Coordination
- Excel
- Superior Attention to Detail
Certification
- Xero Advisor Certification – Xero (2022 – Current)
- Gusto Payroll Certification – Gusto (Pending; 4 years hands-on experience)
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification – Intuit (November 2021)
- Accounting Services Certification – US Career Institute (December 2021)
- Bookkeeping Certification – NACPB (February 2020)
- LinkedIn Learning Bookkeeping Certification – LinkedIn (March 2022)
- Certified Nursing Assistant – Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College (2015)
- Certified Dental Assistant – Bridgerland Technical College (2014)
- HIPAA Certification - Bridgerland Technical College (2014)
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Elevation Tax Group
02.2022 - 11.2025
Independent Contractor/Bookkeeper
Unbound Books
09.2021 - 02.2022
Independent Contractor/Food Delivery Driver
DoorDash
07.2019 - Current
Customer Service/Retention/Supervisory Administrative Specialist
Convergys
04.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University