Null-Lairson P.C. - Tom Pedersen

Tom Pedersen, CPA

Experience

Null-Lairson, PC, Texas City, Texas
Principal, 2002-present
City of Texas City, Texas
Director of Finance, 1992-2002
Griffin, Pedersen, Iles & Masel, Texas City, Texas
Partner, 1976-1992

Areas of Special Knowledge

Audit services for school districts, county and city governments, banks and community colleges.

Preparation and review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports that have been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. He has been awarded the Certificate of Educational Achievement in Governmental Accounting and Auditing by the AICPA.

During his ten years with Texas City, Tom directed all accounting and business activities including banking, investments, general insurance, health and welfare benefits, accounting policy development, cash management, utility billing, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, tax billing, street assessments and management information systems. Tom was responsible for preparation and management of a multi-million dollar City budget and developing a sound financial plan for the City. He is familiar with the day-to-day operations of running a finance department to include managing the City’s $25 million investment portfolio, preparing monthly forecast for revenue and expenditures and developing monthly departmental performance measures. Additionally, Tom directed the selection, installation and implementation of the City’s administrative software, developed real-world financial management policies, prepared prospectus for bond sales and implemented a centralized purchasing system

Education

Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, 1976

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant, Texas 1980

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Government Finance Officers Association of Texas