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Crystal Crain
Certified Public Accountant
Fund Accounting can be complex for many, but our mission is to clarify it. Non-profit accounting, particularly fund accounting, is unique, and most of us learn through experience. I believe that part of my role is to educate and train clients while also ensuring we enjoy the process together.
Work Experience
2008 -2011
2011-2017
2017 - 2021
2022 - Current
I earned my Master’s in Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and passed the CPA exam in Fall 2008. I began my career as an Auditor at RSM, specializing in Government, Non-Profit, and Banking industries.
Following my time at RSM, I spent over seven years at Greater Horizons/Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, providing back-office accounting services and leading client onboarding. During this time, I developed a passion for the Community Foundation sector, supporting over two dozen clients—from small, volunteer-led organizations to our largest and most complex clients.
In Fall 2017, I joined Foundant Technologies to help onboard and support clients implementing CommunitySuite. During my time at Foundant, I had the privilege of contributing to the successful implementation of over 400 Community Foundations across the US and Canada. I also led a team of accounting professionals, providing training and troubleshooting support to clients.
I founded Crain Accounting Services, formerly Crystal Clear Accounting, to leverage my career experience and accounting expertise in partnering with incredible organizations to support their accounting needs.
Certifications
Location
Based in Kansas City
Works Across The Country
Phone
(913) 634 - 5179
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