Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager

CHARLES J. GORDON

***** ******* ******

Fishers, IN 46038

Cell: 931-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in the Accounting field that will allow me to utilize my auditing, accounting, and problem solving skills.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Associates of Applied Science in Accounting

MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Clarksville, TN

Graduation Date: June 30, 2003 (Magna Cum Laude)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Montgomery County Government – Clarksville, TN June 2009 – Current

Business Tax Enforcement Officer

Responsible for performing difficult to complex professional work conducting financial and compliance audit examinations of businesses operating within Montgomery County to ensure proper application and enforcement of County tax ordinance.

• Audited business accounting records to determine proper liability and classification of business and professional license, business tangible personal property exemptions, tobacco, fuel and beer taxes, observed business operations to verify accounting records when necessary.

State of Tennessee (TN Dept. of Revenue) – Nashville, TN September 2002 – May 2009

Tax Auditor 2

Responsible for professional auditing work involving the examination and audit of individual and corporate tax documents to determine tax liability; and perform related work as required.

• Collected detailed tax information in accordance with Dept. of Revenue policy and procedure for office/field audits; established sampling procedures for audits; explained the purpose of the audit to the taxpayer and defined the scope of their records needed to complete the audit; verified records and reconciled discrepant figures from taxpayer accounts; determined a suitable position for tax liability in accordance with state law, attorney generals’ opinions, and established administrative practices; computed tax liability, plus any interest, penalties, or adjustments due from the taxpayer.

CG Transport – Clarksville, TN May 1994 – September 2002

Owner

Managed all aspects of an over-the-road transportation company to include: accounting, planning, marketing, customer relations, maintenance, supervision, scheduling, driving, and training.

DynCorp Aerospace – Ft. Campbell, KY March 1993 – May 1994

General Mechanic / S.T.I.R Team Member

Member of a helicopter overhaul team for the CH-47 STIR program.

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. ARMY (January 1986 – March 1993)

Medium Helicopter Mechanic/Crewmember

Discharge Date: March 1993, with Honorable Discharge at the rank of Specialist (E-4).

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