Senior Auditor Local Government

PAUL PERKINS

727-***-**** ************@*********.***

Senior Auditor Federal & Local Government Audit Specialist CPA Firm-Ready

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and performance-driven senior auditor with 5+ years of hands-on experience

conducting and leading audits for federal, state, and local government agencies. Expertise in GAAP, GAS, single audits, and internal controls. Proven ability to lead multi-agency engagements, manage audit teams, and deliver precise financial reporting. Holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance, an MBA in Accounting, and a consistent record of excellence and leadership in audit environments. Recognized for integrity, analytical rigor, and client service.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Government & Nonprofit Audits (Yellow Book, Single Audit)

- Federal Agency Audits (USDA, DOE, NASA, USAID, DOD)

- Internal Controls & Risk Assessment

- Financial Statement Preparation & Analysis

- Audit Engagement Leadership

- GAAP, GAS, OMB Uniform Guidance Compliance

- Microsoft Excel (advanced), QuickBooks, Yardi, Rent Manager

- Team Leadership & Client Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tichenor & Associates, LLP

Louisville, KY

Supervisory Senior Auditor

Dec 2019 Apr 2024

- Led and executed audit procedures for federal, state, and local government entities including

USDA, DOE, USAID, and DOD contractors.

- Conducted full financial and single audits for county fiscal courts, cities, sheriff's departments, and special districts.

- Managed 5+ annual federal financial statement audits for USDA's Federal Milk Market

Administrators.

- Oversaw audit engagements for numerous special purpose entities including education cooperatives, energy agencies, and conservation districts.

- Reviewed cemetery and memorial garden compliance reports across the state.

- Directed junior auditors, coordinated with clients, and ensured timely, high-quality audit

deliverables.

Green Courte Partners

Clearwater, FL

Accounting Clerk (Temp)

May 2018 Jun 2018

- Supported Accounts Payable and Project Management teams post-acquisition of a large property

portfolio.

- Enhanced vendor and utility analysis processes via custom-built Excel tools and Yardi system

updates.

- Collaborated with VP/Controller to optimize property management reporting systems.

Northwestern Mutual

Louisville, KY

Accountant / HR Coordinator

Jul 2017 Sep 2017

- Performed full-cycle accounts payable using Oracle, processing up to 50 invoices per cycle.

- Executed journal entries, vendor coding, and check runs.

- Supported HR with onboarding/termination procedures and benefit entries.

Entrepreneurial Experience Various Locations

Owner / Operator Studio Paul Perkins & Personali-T's

1995 2015

- Founded and scaled two profitable businesses generating over $500K annually.

- Managed full-scope accounting, payroll, budgeting, tax prep, and staff leadership using

QuickBooks.

- Built and trained effective teams, maintained inventory, and drove long-term client relationships.

EDUCATION

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

- Master of Business Administration (Accounting) GPA: 4.00

- B.S. in Accounting GPA: 3.96

- B.S. in Business Administration: Finance GPA: 3.96

CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS

- QuickBooks Online Certified

- Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society

- Summa Cum Laude Graduate

- Dean's List & President's Award for Academic Excellence

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