Jerry Scott Stephenson, CPA

RELEVANT BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Highly accomplished Finance and Accounting Consultant who has served in various roles including Controller, Accounting Manager, and Finance Director. Known for the ability to improve operations, impact business growth and maximize profits through achievements in finance management, cost reductions, internal controls, and automation while driving productivity and efficiency improvements.

Responsible for the monthly accounting cycle in an SAP environment for a small aircraft manufacturing company. Supervised a staff of two and coordinated with production personnel to maintain a feasible production costing analysis within the SAP system. Provided accounting analysis as needed by company departments.

Created accounting reconciliation reports to ensure accurate costing in the manufacturing process of each product line’s WIP and COGS; performed monthly closings on all ERP production and financial modules to create and deliver timely monthly financial accounting statements required by various stakeholders.

Accounted for the daily cash reconciliations of multiple banking accounts and provided cash management reports to CFO. Managed accounting for purchases & disposals in the fixed asset system and related debt obligations. Coordinated with SAP consultants to develop better SAP ERP processes and setups to ensure improved reporting capabilities produced by the system.

Recorded, processed and reconciled the bi-weekly payroll accounting for 250+ employees ensuring needed corrections were recorded. Reviewed the filing of the periodic payroll tax returns and tax payments. Accounted for and recorded the various employee benefit program transactions from the payroll to ensure accurate & timely vendor payments were made.

Worked with production area managers to improve production efficiency and costs using Kaizen, Gemba, Lean Manufacturing and CI processes

Researched for R&D and other tax credit opportunities. Provided detailed analyses for external auditors allowing them to complete their evaluations & assertions of the company financial statements.

Managed all accounting, payroll, IT and HR functions for the company of approximately 50 employees and fleet of 50 trucks. Managed all tax and DOT monthly and annual reporting requirements. Managed a staff of two in the accounting department.

Managed a small accounting & tax practice serving 40 small businesses and 120 individuals providing consulting for monthly closing of books, the preparation of monthly financials and tax compliance returns. Served as Controller/CFO for several clients responsible for financial data entry, bank account reconciliation, GL management, fixed asset management, statement preparation, and payroll and pension plan administration.

RELEVANT CAREER EXPERIENCE

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission

Finance Director

2021 - Present

ProAccountingSystems, LLC

Owner

2014 – Present

Patricio Enterprises, Inc.

Financial Analyst V

2019

Southern AG Carrier, Inc.

Consulting Project Accountant

2018

Microf, LLC

Consulting Accountant

2017

Thrush Aircraft, Inc.

Interim Controller/Cost Accountant

2015 – 2016

Concrete Enterprises, Inc.

Controller/Office Manager

2012 – 2013

J. Scott Stephenson, CPA, P.C.

Owner

1999 – 2011

Rollins & Associates, P.C.

Tax Manager

1997 – 1998

Melita International Corporation

Tax Manager

1995 – 1996

Arthur Andersen, LLP

International Tax Specialist

1993 – 1995

Navy Veteran – 1981-1992

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