Colette B. Vaughn, CPA, MBA
Germantown,TN
Summary
Client-focused Certified Public Accountant with 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, payroll and tax for diverse organizations. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across organization. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Owner
Colette B Vaughn, CPA, PLLC
04.2020 - Current
- Monthly accounting services
- Freelance accounting
- Federal and state income tax return preparation and planning
- CFO services
- Setup accounts, ledgers and reporting systems per GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Accounting Manager
Waypoint Solutions
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide monthly accounting services for clients
- Create and document accounting procedures
- Review monthly financial statements
- Provide consultation services
- Complete month/year end procedures
- Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed
Financial Controller
JK Products & Services, Inc
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Manage accounting department for the US division
- Create annual budget by department for the US division
- Create and document policies, procedures, processes and internal controls for SAP software and accounting tasks
- Create monthly management reports
- Complete month/year end procedures
- Communicate with external auditors and tax preparers as needed
- Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed
Adjunct Accounting Instructor, Senior Internal Auditor
Arkansas State University
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Teach Intro to Financial and Managerial Accounting online using, Accountant
- Monthly accounting tasks
- Tax compliance
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and other duties as requested, Perform internal audits on compliance with policies, procedures and Arkansas state regulations
- Attended and presented at conferences related to accounting and tax compliance
Senior Accountant
Thomas, Speight And Noble
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts and not-for-profit entities and individuals
- Prepare financial statements, compilation and review reports for not-for-profit and for-profit entities
- Plan, setup and perform audits for electric cooperatives, HUD, governmental, not-for-profit and for-profit entities
- Prepare the audit report, financial statements and note disclosures in conformance with governing agencies for audit engagements
Accountant
Jones & Co., LTD
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compilation reports
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Fieldwork on audit engagements
- Process payroll
Accountant/Manager
Eden Spa and Boutique
05.2006 - 11.2011
- Prepare financial statements
- Create and maintain an annual budget
- Monitor sales goals and projections
- Store management and employee motivation
- Develop operating and accounting policies and procedures
- Work with vendors and suppliers regarding purchase orders
- Active member in Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce
- Net income increased from 2008 through 2011
Accountant
Clarke Whitney CPA’s
01.2003 - 02.2006
- Prepare Federal and State income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals
- Prepare compilation reports
- Fieldwork on audit engagements
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
William Woods University
2011
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Central Washington University
2003
Skills
- Tax Advising
- Closing Procedures
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Accounting System Design
- Reports and Documentation
- Tax Return Preparation
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Auditing and Attestation
- Financial Projections
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Produce Financial Statements
- Federal and State Tax Returns
Accomplishments
- Certified Public Accountant in the State of Tennessee License No
- 29295 as of November, 2013
Affiliations
Member of the AICPA, served as president for the NEARCPA for fiscal years 2014 and 2015
Presenter at the NACUBO Tax Forum in Atlanta, GA October, 2019
Certification
- Licensed CPA - 2013-Current
Additional Information
I am passionate about adding value to my clients by providing financial clarity and tax advisory and preparation services. I enjoy showing my horse in the NCHA and learning how to better communicate with and understand my horse.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Waypoint Solutions
04.2021 - 06.2022
Financial Controller
JK Products & Services, Inc
07.2020 - 03.2021
Owner
Colette B Vaughn, CPA, PLLC
04.2020 - Current
Adjunct Accounting Instructor, Senior Internal Auditor
Arkansas State University
09.2017 - 07.2020
Senior Accountant
Thomas, Speight And Noble
07.2014 - 08.2017
Accountant
Jones & Co., LTD
11.2011 - 05.2014
Accountant/Manager
Eden Spa and Boutique
05.2006 - 11.2011
Accountant
Clarke Whitney CPA’s
01.2003 - 02.2006
Masters of Business Administration -
William Woods University
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Central Washington University
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