THOMAS SHELTON, MBA, CPA, CFE
HUMBOLDT TN 38343
731-***-**** (HOME) 731-***-**** (CELL)
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a challenging and rewarding position with a progressive
company that will utilize my skills in accounting as well as my educational
background to assist in the success of that organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Tax Preparation and Research, Financial Statement Presentation and
Analysis, Business Consultation, and Financial Planning. Knowledge of the
following computer programs ADP, TAASCFORCE (Accounting Software),
QuickBooks Pro, J. D. Edwards, BPCS, SAP, MAS 200, Monarch, Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AS400 Applications, TURBO Tax, Tax Works, and
other tax programs.
EDUCATION
BS IN ACCOUNTING, ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MBA, UNION UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009-Present: UNITED METHODIST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF MEMPHIS
FINANCE DIRECTOR
. Prepare Monthly Financial Statements
. Calculate Payroll
. Make General Ledger Entries
. Handle Accounts Payable
. Prepare Annual Budget
. Reconcile Bank Accounts
2006 - 2009: KM LOGISTICS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
. Prepare Budgets
. Analyze General Ledger Accounts
. Supervise Accounts Payable
. Make General Ledger Entries
. Prepare Financial Statements
2006 - 2006 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
BUSINESS MANAGER/CONTROLLER
. Consulted with owner as part of Executive Management Team
. Prepared financial statements
. Supervised Office Staff
. Assisted with Floor Plan Audits
. Verified Correct Invoicing of Deals
. Smart Cash Payoffs and Funding
. Assisted with F & I Manager on payoffs and other financing
issues
. Consulted with other departments on accounting related
issues
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
. Analyzed Inventory Accounts
. Calculated Month-end journal entries
. Compiled PPV Analysis
. Determined Scrap Inventory Adjustments
. Detailed Other Duties As Assigned
FINANCIAL ANALYST
. Analyzed Month-end journal entries
. Computed Commissions
. Assisted with financial statement presentation
. Researched Balance Sheet Accounts
2004 - 2005 SMITH'S FLOOR COVERING, JACKSON, TENNESSEE
ACCOUNTANT
. Accounts Payable
. Financial Statement Presentation
. Real Estate Development Financial Transactions
. Payroll Transactions
1990 - 2004: THOMAS SHELTON, CPA, ATWOOD AND JACKSON, TENNESSEE
OWNER
. Engaged in the practice of public accounting.
. Prepared Corporation Federal and State Income Tax Returns
. Compiled Franchise Tax Returns
. Calculated Sales Tax Returns
. Maintained Partnership and Individual Income Tax Returns
1987 - 1990 TANK BUILDERS, INC., EULESS, TEXAS
CONTROLLER
. Prepared monthly financial statements on a timely basis with
sales averaging $500,000 per month.
. Constructed detailed job costing reports for up to 20 jobs at
once.
. Supervised payroll function for as many as 60 employees.
. Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable.1987
- 1987 DIVERSIFIED WELL SERVICING, INC., OKC, OKLAHOMA
CONTROLLER
. Supervised payroll function and accounts payable and
receivable.
1981 - 1987 KERR-MCGEE CORPORATION, OKC, OKLAHOMA
TAX ACCOUNTANT
. Prepared the federal and state income tax returns for 10
subsidiary companies with taxable income ranging from
$4,000,000 to $66,000,000 annually.
. Responsible for analysis to determine the most advantageous
taxes accounting for these 10 companies.
. Filed annual reports to 40 state governments where these 10
companies were licensed to do business.