Tony W. Thompson
P.O. Box *** Starkville, MS ****0
*************@*****.***
Financial Management Systems & Accounting Processes Thorough consultant who undertakes complex assignments, meets deadlines and keeps projects on schedule. Possesses practical knowledge of accounting principles, accounting systems and computer programming concepts and techniques. Strengths include strong organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Consistently demonstrates initiative and attention to detail in both professional and volunteer roles. Works well independently and as part of a team. Financial Reporting Project Planning Training Facilitation Fund Accounting Principles Client Relations Computer Programming Web Development Professional Experience
Deep South Software Solutions Starkville, MS 1994-present Reseller of fund accounting software and developer of custom software components to assist clients with business processes and decisions.
Consultant/Trainer
Consults with prospective clients to identify software needs and recommend appropriate products. During the implementation process routinely configures accounting systems and trains bookkeepers, clerks, accountants and other managerial staff on how to use financial systems to increase productivity and reduce overhead costs. Customized General Ledger systems to capture data from disparate modules to facilitate various functions: o Multiple year end reporting requirements by fund, project and/or grant o Multiple cost centers and funds
o Allocation routines to allocate income and costs based on a variety of functions o Project/Grant systems to report financial information to granting agencies and management o Accounts Payable systems to process commitments, encumbrances & payables o Payroll systems to account for wages, deductions, accruals and benefits o Fixed Asset system to provide a means of asset tracking and depreciation o Budgetary systems to calculate budget projections and allocations Watkins, Ward & Stafford CPA’s Starkville, MS 1992 – 1994 Regional Accounting firm with offices in North Mississippi Payroll Clerk/Bookkeeper
Responsible for processing payrolls and related reporting for small businesses and governmental agencies. Assists accountants with monthly accounting functions for clients. Prepares bank reconciliations, enter monthly accounts payable and payroll entries, record monthly journal entries, prepare monthly financial statements and other monthly reports as required.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, and PowerPoint; MS SQL Server, MySQL, Blackbaud’s American FundWare, AccuFund, WordPress and Drupal; Programing languages: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, Visual Basic 6.0 – 2012, and Python; Operating Systems: Windows, LINUX, and UNIX Education
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Bachelor of Business Administration 1992
Additional Undergraduate and Graduate work in Business Information Systems 2008-2009