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Mary D. Adams, CPA

1065 Brumfield Rd. SW

Bogue Chitto, MS 39629

Phone: 601-***-****

Controller / Accountant / Auditor

Experienced and goal-oriented Accountant with experience in the preparation and analysis of

financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Strengths include general ledger,

financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, cash management, and internal and external

reporting. Software experience in Microsoft Word & Excel, QuickBooks, Creative Solutions

Accounting, Lacerate tax software, various fund accounting software and IBM mainframe

computer software.

Core competencies include:

• Accounting Management • Cash Management • Governmental Accounting

• Financial Analysis • Budgeting and Auditing

• Regulatory Compliance

• Forecasting • Cost Reductions

CAREER EXPERIENCE

City of McComb, Mississippi - Chief Financial Officer

April 16, 2008 to December 30, 2009

(Mayor Zachary Patterson-Ph:601-***-****)

Management all of the financial activity for the City and the Accounting Department. Established

systems for financial controls and systems to create reports that allow financial planning. Performed

administrative and professional work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Finance

Department. Directed, developed and prepared the City budget.

Alford, Holloway & Smith, P.L.L.C. - Staff Accountant

October 1999 – April 2008

(Meg Smith, C.P.A. -Ph: 601-***-****)

Development and preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and

budgets. Preparation and review of general ledger, account reconciliations, cash management, payroll

tax reporting, and tax preparation. Governmental audits and Single Audits of local small towns and

water associations. Preparation of Governmental Audit Reports and Management Letters. Interact with

Mayors concerning financial forecasts and reports. Provide accounting training and advisory services

for Town Clerks for financial reporting and accountability.

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Career Experience Continued

Stagni and Company, L.P. - Staff Accountant

February 1998 – October 1999

Governmental and Municipal Audit Team for government entities of Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish,

Louisiana, including the City of Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish School Board, and The Parish of

Lafourche. Preparation of Governmental Audit Reports.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office - Head Accountant

May 1996 – December 1997

Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal

entries, and AR/AP. Closed and prepared monthly financial statements for the General Fund,

Trust Funds, and Special Revenue fund. Worked in collaboration with accounting staff to ensure

accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall financial objectives.

Prepared annual budgets.

Self-employed Accountant and Tax Preparer 1975 – 1999

Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, and

AR/AP. Prepared financial statements and tax returns both individual and corporate. Assisted in local

governmental audits. Hospital accounting and preparation of Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports for the

St. Charles Parish Hospital, Luling, LA.

Owned, managed, and kept the financial records for a retail company and manufacturer of industrial

chemical products.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Accounting 1977

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY, THIBODAUX, LA

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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CERTIFICATION

MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

December 1999 – Certificate Number R2715

Continued . . . .

Detailed Career Experience

Chief Financial Officer, City of McComb, Mississippi (Mayor Zachary Patterson 601-***-****)

April 16, 2008 to December 30, 2009

Reason for Leaving: Terminated – This termination was the result of a heated and embroiled political

battle in the City of McComb.

Staff Accountant, Alford, Holloway & Smith, P.L.L.C. (Meg Smith, C.P.A. 601-***-****)

October 1999 – April 2008

Reason for Leaving: I was recruited by the City Administrator, Dr. Jim Storer, City of McComb, Mississippi for the

position of Chief Financial Officer. I accepted the position because of the challenge with the City’s financial problems.

I also appreciated the opportunity to work for Dr. Storer, City Administrator and Mayor Zachary Patterson, City of

McComb.

33.3% -Audit & Review:

25% Municipal Audits

5% Pike County Economic Development District Audit

30% Water Association Audits

10% Non-Profit Audits (St. Andrew’s Mission & Pike County Chamber of Commerce)

5% Private Industry Audit-Timber Industry & related tax preparation

25% Review-Private Industry –Construction and Contractors (Job Costing) and related tax preparation.

33.3% Monthly Write-up and Compilation

33.3% Tax Preparation

35% “C” & “S” Corporate Returns

35% Partnership Returns

29% Individual Returns

1% Fiduciary Returns

Staff Accountant, Stagni and Company, L.P.

February 1997 – October 1999

Reason for Leaving: My family relocated to Bogue Chitto, Mississippi.

100% Governmental Audit: City of Thibodaux, LA; Lafourche Parish School Board; Lafourche Parish Government;

Lafourche Parish Water District #1; Saint Charles Parish Clerk of Court.

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Head Accountant, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

May 1996 – December 1997

Reason for Leaving: I was offered an opportunity to work in public accounting by Ms. Angelique

Barker of Stagni & Company L.P. Ms. Barker had worked with me during their audit of the Lafourche

Parish Sheriff’s Office. She felt that I could make a needed contribution to their firm. Stagni and

Company, L.P. focused mainly on governmental audits. I felt this would be a valuable move to reenter

the field of auditing.

Self-employed Accountant and Tax Preparer 1975 – May 1999

Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, and

AR/AP. Prepared financial statements and tax returns both individual and corporate. Assisted in local

governmental audits. Hospital accounting and preparation of Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports for the

St. Charles Parish Hospital, Luling, LA - 1976 to 1980.

Owned, managed, and kept the financial records for a retail company and manufacturer of industrial

chemical products.

From the time I was earning my bachelor’s degree, I began working part time for my accounting

instructor, Mr. Carroll Chauvin, C.P.A. Mr. Chauvin allowed me to work as a staff accountant

for governmental audit, tax, and write-up until his retirement in the early eighties.

My second child was born in June 1978. I expected I would begin a full-time career once my

youngest child was in school. However, my son exhibited delayed language development. By

the time my son was of school age, it was apparent that he was dyslexic and my attention to his

educational needs became a priority.

I continued to work part time and developed a small tax practice with some write-up. I could

teach my son at home and in addition assist my husband in several small businesses. By 1996

my son was enrolled in college, and I decided to work full time. I continued my home practice

until October 1999 when my family relocated to Mississippi.

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