DOING BUSINESS FOR VISITORS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT CONTACT US Finance Department Quick Links Audited Financial Statements (annually) Publication Budget (annually) Tax Levy Resolution (annually) Welcome to the Finance Department Teresa L. Montgomery Comptroller 228-497-8000 ext 310 tmontgomery@gautier-ms.gov The Finance Department provides sound stewardship of public resources and maintains the fiscal stability of the City of Gautier. It is responsible for preparing, forecasting, analyzing, recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions to the public. It also develops administrative and accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances and ensures the integrity of the City’s accounting system. Functions Accounting Administer the general ledger and reconcile bank statements Prepare financial accounting and management reports for City departments Maintain healthy operating fund balances through conservative financial management Assist the city manager and council in developing a financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability Budget Assess all available resources in preparation of annual budgets to meet operating and capital requirements Prepare revenue and expenditure projections, budget instructions, and target budgets Monitor expenditures within approved appropriations for compliance and make corrections as needed Prepare budget resolutions, adjustments, budget-related briefings, and summaries Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Review and process daily receipts/deposits from all departments Process refunds and/or collections and send correspondence as needed Prepare and process vendor payments for substantiated transactions Respond to customer/vendor inquiries and ensure proper posting of payments Payroll Process payroll and all requisite state and federal reporting Finance Staff Finance Specialist - Kim A. Sheppard Contact information: ksheppard@gautier-ms.gov Accounting Generalist - Leoqueita M. Reddix Contact information: lreddix@gautier-ms.gov Accounts payable inquiries may be directed to Leoqueita Reddix by email or phone at 228-497-3338. General departmental inquiries may be directed to Kim Sheppard by email or phone at 228-497-8000 ext. 310. Copyright 2017 by City of Gautier, Mississippi, USA Privacy Statement Terms Of Use Designed by: City of Gautier

DOING BUSINESS FOR VISITORS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT CONTACT US Where We Are Where We Are Gautier is centrally located in Jackson County on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, between Pascagoula and Biloxi-Gulfport. We are one hour west of Mobile and less than two hours east of New Orleans, and we are easily accessible to U.S. 90 and Interstate 10. We are mere minutes from casinos and major industries, but you’ll find that “Nature’s Playground” feels a world away from the hustle and bustle. Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Google, INEGI Terms of Use Report a map error This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK Copyright 2017 by City of Gautier, Mississippi, USA Privacy Statement Terms Of Use Designed by: City of Gautier