Alex Chilcoat
Canton,MS
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with experience at Mississippi Department of Human Services. Expertise in financial analysis and client relationship management, enhancing compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Strong partnerships developed through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Excel, driving impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant I
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Jackson, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Reviewed subgrantee documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained open communication with external auditors regarding coordination of audits.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Worked with grants such as TANF and PDG B-5
Client Support Intern
Mississippi Department of Finance and Admin/MMRS
Jackson, MS
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided technical assistance and support to colleagues on software applications, hardware issues, and other IT related tasks.
- Developed documentation for end-users regarding usage of various software applications installed in their machines.
- Resolved user inquiries by troubleshooting operating system, application software, and hardware issues.
- Created user accounts in the company's internal database system and provided access rights according to roles.
Asset Protection Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Flowood, MS
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented and monitored processes to reduce property or financial losses
- Operated and monitored electronic access controls, emergency notification systems and burglar and fire alarms to prevent theft from premises.
- Assisted customers with product selection, order entry, and payment processing.
- Built sustainable customer relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.
- Coordinated with other departments to verify customer order fulfillment.
Inside Sales Representative
Atlas Property Investors
Jackson, MS
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Built and established strong relationships with customers, enabling long-term partnerships
- Cold called potential customers to generate leads
- Responded promptly to customer queries to increase overall satisfaction
- Represented brand during special events, customer interactions and sales
- Built and maintained pipeline that supported monthly, quarterly and annual goals
- Arranged in-person meetings and visited with clients to improve success of sales pitches
- Entered customer transaction information into company databases
- Generated leads and located opportunities for market expansion and business growth
- Updated and expanded client databases within assigned territory
- Monitored competitor trends and market shifts to maintain company relevance
- Forecasted sales numbers to gauge product and campaign success
- Worked with clients to negotiate and close deals.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS05-2025
Bachelor of Business Adminsitration (B.B.A.) - Finance, Economics
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS05-2024
High School Diploma -
Amory High School
Amory, MS05-2020
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Business Networking
- Financial Analysis
- Operations Support
- Problem-Solving
- Data Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Client Relationship Management
- Data Analytics
- R
- Tableau
- Excel Analysis Functions
Timeline
Accountant I
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
06.2024 - Current
Client Support Intern
Mississippi Department of Finance and Admin/MMRS
09.2023 - 05.2024
Asset Protection Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
05.2023 - 08.2023
Inside Sales Representative
Atlas Property Investors
04.2022 - 08.2022
MBA - Data Analytics
Millsaps College
Bachelor of Business Adminsitration (B.B.A.) - Finance, Economics
Millsaps College
High School Diploma -
Amory High School