Kelly De Frates, Cpa
About Kelly De Frates, Cpa
Kelly De Frates is an Accounting Director at RaceTrac in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in audit and technical accounting, she previously held various positions at Frazier & Deeter, LLC and has extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting standards implementation.
Work at RaceTrac
Kelly De Frates currently serves as the Accounting Director at RaceTrac, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the month-end close procedures and consolidations, as well as managing the preparation of all external reporting documents. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Financial Accounting Senior Manager from 2016 to 2021 and as a Technical Accounting Manager from 2012 to 2015. Throughout her tenure at RaceTrac, she has been instrumental in implementing new accounting standards and conducting technical accounting research.
Education and Expertise
Kelly De Frates earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and her Master's in Accounting from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business. Her educational background in accounting provides a strong foundation for her professional career in financial management and accounting standards. This academic training supports her expertise in technical accounting and external reporting.
Background
Before joining RaceTrac, Kelly De Frates worked at Frazier & Deeter, LLC, where she held various positions from 2007 to 2012. She started as an Audit Staff member and progressed to Audit Senior and then Audit Supervisor. Her experience in auditing has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of financial practices and standards, which she applies in her current role.
Achievements
In her current role at RaceTrac, Kelly De Frates has successfully implemented new accounting standards and manages critical financial reporting processes. Her responsibilities include overseeing the month-end close procedures and consolidations, which are essential for accurate financial reporting. Her contributions to the company reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in financial management.