Michelle Pruitt, Cpa
About Michelle Pruitt, Cpa
Michelle Pruitt is a CPA and the Manager of Financial Reporting at Americold Logistics, LLC, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong background in accounting, she has held various roles within the company and has advanced academic qualifications in the field.
Work at Americold Logistics
Michelle Pruitt has been with Americold Logistics, LLC since 2015, holding various positions within the company. She currently serves as the Manager of Financial Reporting, a role she has occupied since 2018. In this capacity, she supports the Director of Financial Reporting, Controller, CAO, and CFO in fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Accounting Supervisor from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Accountant from 2015 to 2016. Her tenure at Americold spans over six years, during which she has contributed to the financial operations of the organization in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Pruitt holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Georgia College and State University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Science in Accounting from Walden University, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Technical Accounting Responsibilities
In her role as Manager of Financial Reporting, Michelle Pruitt is responsible for preparing, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external financial statements and disclosures. She conducts thorough reviews of individual international reporting units’ results and reporting packages. Additionally, she serves as a technical accounting resource, addressing accounting pronouncements and issues that may affect the company. Her responsibilities include researching and drafting technical memoranda to present strategies regarding proposed or new accounting and SEC regulations.
Collaboration and Compliance
Michelle Pruitt interacts closely with external auditors and both internal and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. She establishes and maintains relationships with international reporting units and joint ventures, facilitating effective communication and collaboration. Furthermore, she is involved in recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and retaining staff while ensuring adherence to employment laws, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the financial reporting team.