- Deacon Member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church, Titusville, Alabama
- Treasurer III of New Pilgrim Baptist Church, Titusville, Alabama
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Thomas L. Stone Jr.
Gardendale,United States
Summary
To obtain employment as a Chief Accountant – City of Birmingham – Jefferson County Personnel Board -Job Requisition ID No. R0012068 –
Professional accountant equipped with comprehensive experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance. Skilled in leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring accurate financial analysis. Known for adaptability, strategic thinking, and collaborative approach to achieving organizational goals. Proficient in GAAP, financial software, and regulatory requirements.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Accountant
Birmingham City Hall
04.2015 - Current
- Serve as Principal Accountant for the Community Development Dept.-Community Resource Services, duties which entail the overall financial management of the Department including the 23-Communities & 99-Neighborhoods Funding, U.S
- Dept
- Of Housing & Urban Development Community Development Block Grant & Disaster-Recovery Fund Grant Accounting, Birmingham Land Bank Authority property acquisitions, sales, & redemptions
- Reference: Alice Williams, Deputy Director Community Development Dept.-Community Resource Services 2nd-Floor City Hall -Rm202- 205-297-8085
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
CNA Insurance Agency
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Licensed Insurance agent, licensed to sell Auto, Home, Life, & Property Insurance
- Reference: Kevin Landers, CNA Insurance Agency -205-444-3400
Premise-Wire Technician
AT & T Corporation
02.2013 - 01.2014
- U-verse Field Operations Wire Technician
- Reference: Winford Strickland, Tech-Supervisor Gardendale Plant – AT&T Data Center -1-866-369-4114
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Liberty National Life Insurance Company
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Life, Health, and Property Insurance Sales Agent
- Reference: Frank Venezia, Licensed-Agent Supervisor Hoover, Alabama 35216 -205-294-1746
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Life, Health, and Annuities Insurance Sales Agent
- Reference; Matthew Wehby, Licensed Agent Supervisor 2311 Highland Ave., Birmingham, Alabama 35205 205-777-1805
Delivery Truck Assistance
United Parcel Service
11.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted the UPS driver in seasonal deliveries
- Reference: Pat Anderson, UPS-Delivery Truck Driver 118 Citation Ct., Birmingham, Alabama 35209 205-616-4109
Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Address canvassing and non-response follow-up of the 2010 Census
- Reference: Regional Center – Atlanta, Georgia 1-404-730-3832
Insurance Sales Agent
Colonial Life Insurance Company
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Assisted with prospecting and retaining potential clients
- Reference: Chris & Janice Banks 123 Hilltop Business Center Dr
- Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-733-1135
Principal Accountant
City of Bessemer
12.1994 - 12.2005
- Responsible for analysis of all financial transactions, trends, and conditions of the city
- Supervised, assigned, and reviewed the work of 15 professional and clerical personnel in their respective payroll, accounts payable, revenue and accounting departments
- Also conferred with the Mayor, City Council Members, City Leaders, and Department Heads to resolve issues, identify system enhancements and prepare for the annual budget analysis
- Prepared and submitted quarterly and annual reports for the Community Development Department for State and Federal Block Grant Programs
- Reference: Otis Smith, Chief Financial Officer Bessemer Utilities -1600 1st Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama 35020 205-481-4333
Staff Accountant
Books-A-Million Corporation
12.1993 - 12.1994
- Responsible for maintaining and overseeing the corporate cash account as well as the 115 individual store accounts
- Responsibilities also included daily analysis of the investment portfolio
- Assisted the controller with the yearly profit and loss statement, yearly inventory calculation and budget process
- Reference: Rick Wallington, Chief Financial Officer 402 Industrial Ln., Bessemer, Alabama 35211 205-942-3737
Purchasing Assistant
Veteran's Administration Medical Center
01.1991 - 12.1993
- As a full-time college student at UAB, assisted the VA purchasing department with a research project on all capital equipment purchases within the VA facility
- Received an award from the Director of the VA Medical Center for my efforts
- Reference: Mattie Johnson, Escort-Technician Supervisor 700 19th St
- St., Birmingham, Alabama 35233 205-933-8101
Store Stocker / Clerk
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
05.1989 - 10.1989
- As a college student at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa was employed at the local Wal-Mart as a Store Stocker / Clerk
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama
01.1993
Major Study - Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama
01.1990
Skills
- US Dept of HUD Grants Management
- General Ledger Account reconciliation
- Grant Quarterly reporting
- Neighborhood Funding Accounts Payable management
- Birmingham Land Bank Authority Accounts Payable management
- Excel expertise
- GAAP
- Internal controls
- Auditing procedures
- Project accounting
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Deputy Director of Community Development Dept. -Community Resource Services to streamline the Neighborhood Request for Spending process
- Used Microsoft Excel generated worksheet to present the Birmingham Land Bank Authority's Board approved Monthly Profit & Loss report
- Achieved a Excellent Rating in assisting with the Community Development Block Grants -Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting & Substantial Amendments Compliance Audits
Affiliations
- Deacon New Pilgrim Baptist Church – Birmingham, Alabama
- Assistant Sunday School Teacher – “JUNIORS”
- Current Member American Institute Certified Public Accountants
- Current Member Alabama Society of CPA's
- Current Member UAB National Alumni Society
- Former President of the Marvel City Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
- Former Member of the Miles College Accounting Advisory Council
- Former Member of the Government Finance Officers Association
- Former Member of the Municipal Treasurers Association of the U.S. and Canada
Extracurricular Activities
New Pilgrim Baptist Church Member -Chairman of the 2023 Men’s Day Program Boy Scouts of America Merit Award Salvation Army Volunteer (Alabama Society of CPAs) Former President of the BEAR Committee (Bessemer Employee Administrative Roundtable Committee) Intermediate in the French language Basketball, Fishing, and all other outdoor activities
References
- Kenneth Gulley, Mayor, City of Bessemer, 205-424-4060, 1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020
- Dr. Lewis Brooks, Superintendent, Shelby County Schools, 205-682-7000, 410 East College Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051
- Yulanda Bowman-Duckworth, United State Railroad Retirement Board, 205-332-3567, Robert S Vance Federal Building, 1800 5th Avenue N. Ste 3218, Birmingham, AL, 35203, relative
- Ron Gilbert, President, Engineering, Environmental, Forestry Services Company, (205) 424-3737, 1930 2nd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL, 35021
- Jeff White, CPA Partner, Banks, Finley, White & Company, (205) 326-6660, 617 37th St. S., Birmingham, AL, 35222
- LaTasha Cook-Williams, President, Bessemer Chamber of Commerce, (205) 425-3253, 321 18th St. N., Bessemer, AL, 35020
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
- Alabama Society of CPA's
- Licensed Life, Property Insurance Producer
Interests
Timeline
Principal Accountant
Birmingham City Hall
04.2015 - Current
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
CNA Insurance Agency
06.2014 - 04.2015
Premise-Wire Technician
AT & T Corporation
02.2013 - 01.2014
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Liberty National Life Insurance Company
08.2012 - 02.2013
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
02.2012 - 07.2012
Delivery Truck Assistance
United Parcel Service
11.2011 - 12.2011
Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
03.2009 - 07.2010
Insurance Sales Agent
Colonial Life Insurance Company
01.2006 - 12.2006
Principal Accountant
City of Bessemer
12.1994 - 12.2005
Staff Accountant
Books-A-Million Corporation
12.1993 - 12.1994
Purchasing Assistant
Veteran's Administration Medical Center
01.1991 - 12.1993
Store Stocker / Clerk
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
05.1989 - 10.1989
Major Study - Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama
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