Accounting Customer Service

Chad R. Roberts

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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER PROCESSOR’S CHOICE, INC. JUNE 2015 TO PRESENT

Currently manage the accounting department of Processor’s Choice, Inc. in Moody, Alabama. PCI is an industrial food ingredient distribution business representing over 300 suppliers with customers in eight states throughout the southeast and gross revenues exceeding $60 million a year.

Responsible for preparation of all financial statements and budgets, month and year-end closing, filing of state and local taxes along with the management of AP and AR personnel and credit department as well as performing financial analysis and projections necessary for corporate management to make informed business decisions. Also responsible for preparation of all audit material and compliance with audit guidelines as established by outside CPA firm

Serve as the on-site IT resource for the company

Manage the office personnel and the physical facility

Responsible for internal controls and compliance with GAAP and IRS regulations SERGEANT TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AUGUST 2007 TO JUNE 2015

Managed the Business Office personnel and operations of the Sheriff’s Office from June 2013 to June 2015. Personnel supervised included sworn deputies responsible for the service of civil actions as well as the civilian personnel handling the front-end customer service and financial functions of the Sheriff’s Office. I also oversaw the revenue collection and processing from various sources such as pistol permits, process service and reports. This oversight entailed the upkeep of proper accounting records as well as maintaining compliance with GASB accounting standards and audit standards as directed by the State of Alabama.

Prior assignments as Sergeant include School Resource Officer Unit Supervisor, Highway Interdiction Unit Supervisor, Patrol Shift Supervisor and Jail Shift Supervisor.

INVESTIGATOR TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MARCH 2002 TO AUGUST 2007

Assigned to the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force from March 2002 to March 2006. Responsible for enforcing state drug laws. Participated in and coordinated complex investigations in drug enforcement.

Assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division from March 2006 to December 2006. Responsibilities included investigating property crimes, financial crimes, identity theft and sex crimes against children.

Assigned to Federal Drug Administration Task Force in Birmingham from December 2006 to August 2007. Responsible for enforcing federal and state drug laws and coordinating mid and high level investigations involving multiple agencies concerning drug trafficking and money laundering

DEPUTY SHERIFF TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JUNE 2000 TO MARCH 2002

Provided general law enforcement functions to the citizens of Tuscaloosa County including criminal patrol, traffic enforcement, field investigations and other duties as assigned by supervisors. POLICE OFFICER BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEMS AUGUST 1998 TO JUNE 2000

Provided general law enforcement functions to employees and visitors of the Baptist Health Systems campuses in Montgomery, Alabama. Performed criminal patrol, traffic enforcement, accident investigation and other duties as assigned by superiors. DETENTION OFFICER TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JUNE 1997 TO AUGUST 1998

Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates housed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. The Tuscaloosa County Jail is a 640-bed detention facility housing minimum, medium and maximum security inmates from all law enforcement agencies within Tuscaloosa County. Education

JURIS DOCTOR ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE DECEMBER 2018 BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF LAW BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Concentration: Contract Law and Taxation

MASTERS OF ACCOUNTING ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE AUGUST 2016 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Concentration: Auditing and Forensic Accounting

Current GPA 3.0

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AUGUST 2015 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Major: Accounting

GPA 3.10

Relevant coursework: External and Internal Audit, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Income Taxation, Accounting for Governmental and Non-Profit Entities, Accounting Information Systems ASSOCIATES IN ARTS MAY 2014 SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

Major: Pre-Business

GPA 3.25

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ALABAMA PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION JULY 1999 MONTGOMERY POLICE ACADEMY MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

Graduated 3rd in class

GPA 3.65

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

Extensive experience in employee scheduling, payroll, policy and procedure implementation and adherence, human and physical resource management and allocation, and short-term and long-term planning. Number of direct reports has ranged from 3 employees to as many as 35 employees throughout my career.

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft and Apple operating systems

Accounting software experience includes working knowledge of Great Plains and proficiency in both AS 400 and Sage X3 ERPs. Proficiencies in QuickBooks and CS Fixed Assets software.

Working knowledge of ACL and Teammate auditing software

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Financial accounting and reporting

GAAP and GASB compliance

External and internal auditing

LEADERSHIP

Manage the accounting department and presently serve as a senior management team member directly involved in strategic planning, forecasting, process improvement, and business plan development and implementation

Core team member for the development and company-wide implementation of the Sage ERP, specifically the finance and accounting module. Responsibilities included testing, trouble-shooting, HTG development and employee training.

Led groups of as few as 3 to as many as 35 personnel in high-stress and critical situations

Coordinated and led mid and high level criminal investigations in the areas of drug enforcement, financial crimes, money laundering, crimes against persons and property crimes

Awards & Accomplishments

AWARDS

Recipient of two awards for meritorious service awarded by the Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County

Recipient of the 2004 Alabama Attorney General’s Officer of the Year Professional & Civic Organizations

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Active member of the Birmingham Chapter of the Institute of Managerial Accountants

Active Member of the Birmingham Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors

Active Member of the Birmingham Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Active member of the Fraternal Order of Police, King Hubbard Lodge #10 CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Past President of the Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School PTO 2010-2012

Past School Board Member of the Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School 2010-2012

Coached youth basketball for the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority 2008-2011

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