Sondra Perkins
Gainesville,Georgia
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP-Assistant Controller
THE PIEDMONT BANK
11.2019 - Current
- Responsible for establishing, coordinating and maintain the accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the financial institution
- Accounts Payable review and oversight.
Recon Consultant
LEWIS JAMES PROFESSIONAL
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Preparation of daily reconciliation of Federal Reserve Bank general ledger accounts.
AVP-Senior Accountant
AMERIS/HAMILTON STATE BANK
12.2012 - 11.2018
- Preparation of various weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including regulatory reports and financial statements
- Preparation and review of variance analysis; Researching and reporting to management the effect of new regulatory changes and/or FASB accounting rules; Maintain fixed asset, accruals, monthly financial reporting; general ledger; deferred rent.
Temporary
BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Accounts Payable Coordinator
- PowerMAN and BUS software experience.
Controller/COO
FIRST CENTURY BANK, N.A.
12.2001 - 09.2008
- Board approved Compliance Officer that included BSA/AML, CIP and GLBA
- Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis
- Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications (i.e
- Accounts payable, investments, budget, human resources, payroll etc.)
- Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives
- Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports
Assistant Vice President - Operations
QUANTUM NATIONAL BANK
03.1999 - 12.2001
- Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan
- Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management
- Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy
- Processed Garnishments and Levies in accordance with the law
- Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Finance
NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE
Dahlonega, Georgia01.1995
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
GAINESVILLE COLLEGE
Oakwood, Georgia01.1992
Skills
- Regulatory Reporting
- Accounting Management
- Financial Analysis
- Software Migration
- Internal Auditing
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Cost Reductions
- Branch Management
- Technology Integration
- Risk Management
- Training
- Accounts Payable
- Deposit/Loan Operations
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access Power Point), Microsoft Publisher, ADP Payroll, QuickBooks and Accounts Payable, Adobe, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Accomplishments
- Responsible for the Bank’s compliance in all areas for the entire term of employment. Director approved Compliance and BSA Officer during the final five years.
- Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.
- Strategically restructured financial reporting processes, policies and procedures in accordance with organizational changes.
Career Experience
- THE PIEDMONT BANK, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, 11/2019, Current, AVP-Assistant Controller, Responsible for establishing, coordinating and maintain the accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the financial institution. Accounts Payable review and oversight.
- LEWIS JAMES PROFESSIONAL, Atlanta, Georgia, 02/2019, 11/2019, Fidelity Southern Corporation: Recon Consultant, Preparation of daily reconciliation of Federal Reserve Bank general ledger accounts.
- AMERIS/HAMILTON STATE BANK, Flowery Branch, Georgia, 12/2012, 11/2018, AVP-Senior Accountant, Preparation of various weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including regulatory reports and financial statements. Preparation and review of variance analysis; Researching and reporting to management the effect of new regulatory changes and/or FASB accounting rules; Maintain fixed asset, accruals, monthly financial reporting; general ledger; deferred rent.
- BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY, Flowery Branch, Georgia, 01/2011, 12/2012, Temporary, Accounts Payable Coordinator. PowerMAN and BUS software experience.
- FIRST CENTURY BANK, N.A., Gainesville, Georgia, 12/2001, 09/2008, Controller/COO, Board approved Compliance Officer that included BSA/AML, CIP and GLBA. Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications (i.e. accounts payable, investments, budget, human resources, payroll etc.). Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports
- QUANTUM NATIONAL BANK, Suwanee, Georgia, 03/1999, 12/2001, Assistant Vice President - Operations, Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Processed Garnishments and Levies in accordance with the law. Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis.
Timeline
AVP-Assistant Controller
THE PIEDMONT BANK
11.2019 - Current
Recon Consultant
LEWIS JAMES PROFESSIONAL
02.2019 - 11.2019
AVP-Senior Accountant
AMERIS/HAMILTON STATE BANK
12.2012 - 11.2018
Temporary
BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
01.2011 - 12.2012
Controller/COO
FIRST CENTURY BANK, N.A.
12.2001 - 09.2008
Assistant Vice President - Operations
QUANTUM NATIONAL BANK
03.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Business - Finance
NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
GAINESVILLE COLLEGE
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