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Jim Gentry

Direct: 314-317-6513

James Gentry, CPAPrincipal, Assurance, Tax and Accounting Services

Education

  • B.S. Accounting, Southern Illinois University
Professional Summary
Experience
Organizations
Community Involvement
Awards

Jim has more than 30 years of experience serving both closely held businesses and individuals. Jim has worked extensively with manufacturers, distributors, construction and real estate companies. He has specialized knowledge of the issues and opportunities unique to these industries. In addition, he has written numerous accounting and tax articles which have been published.

Jim received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate
  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Management Assistance
  • Tax Planning and Consultation
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Accounting and Auditing Committee of the MSCPA
  • Member, AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
  • Member, BKR Association of Accounting Firms Manufacturers Committee
  • Member, Printing Industries of St. Louis (PISTL)
  • Volunteer, Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) for low income wage earners (1996 - Present)
  • Former Volunteer, United Way Allocations Panel - Health and Human Services (2008 - 2010)
  • Former, Treasurer, Parkway South Lacrosse Association (2005 - 2007)
  • Former, Treasurer, Parkway South Hockey Association (2004 - 2006)
  • Coach and/or Team Manager, Various Kirkwood Hockey teams (1997 - 2004)
  • Former Board Member and Registrar, Kirkwood Youth Hockey Association (2001 - 2004)
  • 2013 – 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business, Small Business Monthly
  • 2018 – 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business, Small Business Monthly

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