T. Andrew Perry
404-***-**** ac7vfx@r.postjobfree.com
Executive Profile
Dynamic and highly qualified Controller with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, taxation policies and income tax procedures.
Skill Highlights
-CPA certification - Financial statement analysis
-Public and private accounting - Multi-state tax experience
-Great Plains experience - Staff development
-Experience in multiple industries - Small business development
BBA 1986 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Major: Accounting
MACC 1987 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Major: Corporate taxation
Core accomplishments
Financial accounting highlights
Maintained accurate general ledger including cash, inventory, prepaid items, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
Advised ownership on tax issues affecting the S-Corporation shareholders including tax consequences related to the sale of the company.
Implemented technological changes associated with new banking relationships
Professional Experience
CONTROLLER GAS, INCORPORATED FEB, 2011 – PRESENT (NOW PART-TIME ONLY)
Managed the accounting department and provided timely financial statements and other financial data to the COO and owner while also acting in an advisory role. Handled all outside auditor requests and assisted with the year-end S-Corporation return. Moved data on a monthly basis from an industry specific program to Great Plains accounting software.
Supervised payroll/HR, fixed asset transactions/depreciation, and preparation of sales & use tax returns and personal property returns.
Kept LIFO inventory for raw materials and prepared intercompany journals entries.
Implemented check-scanning system along with a change in financial institutions.
Coordinated change in credit card processing firms
Managed the transition of the sale of the company including coordination with attorneys and the purchaser’s accounting personnel.
LOAN OFFICER SILVERTON MORTGAGE DEC 2005 – FEB 2011
Provided mortgage services to residential clients in the Atlanta, GA area. Developed relationships with multiple real estate agents, providing pre-approval letters and closing cost quotes as well as guiding borrowers through the complete loan process.
PARTNER PERRY & PERRY PC DEC, 1992 – DEC 2005
Provided auditing, tax and bookkeeping services to small business and individual clients. Oversaw business sales and mergers of family-owned businesses and provided strategies to reduce the owners’ overall tax liability.
TAX SENIOR PRICE WATERHOUSE JAN 1988 – DEC 1992
Provided tax services to medium and large real estate development and management companies. Assisted in tax compliance and planning for foreign-owned real estate holdings. Advised and help implement technology updates for software and internet applications used by Price Waterhouse.
BOARD MEMBER DUNN FOUNDATION DEC 2004 – PRESENT
Currently serving as a board member and past president and chairman of a local charitable foundation. Determined grant allocations for numerous charities as well as identifying potential new charities for consideration by the board.