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Christle Wright

Duluth,GA

Summary

With 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting principles, and real estate management, my expertise is unmatched. Skills in account management, contract review and negotiation, and financial analysis consistently deliver exceptional results. My background in auditing and excellent problem-solving and time management abilities equip me to excel in any finance-related position. Expertise and skills are valuable assets to your organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Portfolio Administrator/ Underwriter

Atlanta Housing Authority
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage property owners and landlords as the main point of contact for AH's relationship with single and multi-family property owners, private developers, real estate agents, and property management companies.
  • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external business partners and ensure effective and open lines of communication with property owners, landlords, and property management staff. This involves acknowledging and responding to all landlord communications, including phone calls, correspondence, emails, internet, Owner Portal submissions, weekly briefings, and walk-ins, per the agreed-upon Service Level Agreement
    (SLA).
  • Processing and reviewing all landlord-related paperwork and submissions within established cycle times, following HCVP policies and departmental procedures for various processes, including determining the landlord's initial eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) via the new Property Owner Application (POA), changes of ownership, requests for tenancy approval, housing assistance payments contracting, rent increase requests and utility changes, contract renewals, landlord information changes, property protection claims, and landlord-related complaints/concerns is also a critical aspect of the role.
  • Negotiating contract rent with landlords for new move-ins and upon contract renewal, as well as assisting in bringing new multi-family properties onto the program by ensuring rent schedules are in place for the community and working with the inspector to ensure property assessment inspection meets inspection standards before allowing new lease-ups, are additional responsibilities.
  • Investigating complaints related to participants and property owners,researching complaints, providing recommendations for appropriate action, submitting violations on behalf of landlords to compliance, and communicating decisions to property owners/landlords as appropriate in collaboration with the Housing Services Administrator (Single Family/Multi-family) and Compliance Analyst are also part of the role.
  • Collaborating with other areas/teams to resolve escalated issues, enhance cross-departmental policies and procedures, and implement streamlined landlord processes and marketing-related activities are essential
    responsibilities.
  • Participating in the development of the Landlord Advisory Group, attending and participating in meetings as scheduled or required, and assisting in the planning, development, and delivery of educational opportunities for landlords
    such as Landlord Town Halls/Symposiums, briefings, advisory meetings, and on going educational forums are also important.
  • Providing regular feedback to management regarding Landlord performance
    and any deficiencies and performing periodic checks to determine ongoing
    landlord compliance are critical aspects of the role.
  • Assisting in the implementation of marketing strategies to identify and recruit
    new housing units in quality neighborhoods onto the Housing Choice Voucher
    Program is also part of the responsibilities.

Leasing Associate

Home River Group
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • The first point of contact with prospective residents
    Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the occupancy and sales results, develops, and implements short - and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follows the
    established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy.
  • Successfully marketed and rented single family properties, meeting occupancy goals and deadlines.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing tenant inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Conducted property showings, handled lease agreements, and organized move-in/ move-out procedures.
  • Collaborated with property management team to implement effective leasing strategies and achieve targets.

Real Estate Consultant

Coldwell Banker
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Network and prospect to find potential clients, and persuade them about the benefits of using our agency.
  • Accompanied clients to different properties and showcased the features of each home, helping them compare based on their needs.
  • Assist clients in developing wish lists of features they want in their homes.
  • Prepare comps for buyers and sellers to consider.
    Host open houses for clients who want to sell their homes.
  • Conduct market research and analyze data to provide accurate property valuations.
  • Guide clients through the home buying/selling process to ensure a smooth transaction.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing excellent customer service and fostering repeat business.

Accountant

Emory University
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Researches and creates new accounts and codes.
  • Prepares journal transactions, balances accounts, reconciles errors and takes
    corrective action.
  • Assists in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets.
  • Advises management of cash deficits.
  • Prepares audit schedules in support of internal and external audits.
  • Prepares routine operational and statistical reports.
  • Maintain departmental grants and monitor petty cash activity.
  • Coordinate invoice preparation, payables and/or receivables.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, reducing outstanding balances and
    improving cash flow.
  • Conducted internal audits, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring
    compliance with regulations.

Leasing Associate

McKinley Realty LLC
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Present properties and provided amenities in a positive light to prospective
    tenants.
  • Act as a landlord for property owners and help them navigate the property
    market.
  • Advertise available properties using a variety of media and promoting materials.
  • Determine the needs, living standards and economic viability of prospect customers.
  • Confirm rental application data and personal references
  • Stay knowledgeable of the property market status
  • Provide information on all aspects of properties (expansion, zoning, crime etc).
  • Negotiate leasing terms and conditions and close deals
  • Ensure proper maintenance and inspect properties periodically.

Budget Analyst 3

Georgia Department of Human Services
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Prepare, analyze, and monitor budgets to ensure adherence to fiscal guidelines.
  • Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues.
  • Develop financial reports and forecasts to support decision-making.
  • Recommends appropriate courses of action to management.
  • Reconciling cash account monthly.
  • Approving temporary wage increases and new hires salaries for the agency.
  • Utilizes Team Works Financials (Oracle PeopleSoft) to load budgets, run
    queries, and research transactions.
  • Approve travel in Concur Travel System
  • Collaborate with department heads to review and resolve budget
    discrepancies.

Finance Services Manager 1

The Coca-Cola Company
02.2014 - 11.2017
  • Managing a $90 million dollar portfolio for national customer agreements in
    compliance with customer agreement, bottler-approved spending parameters &
    chart of authority
  • Compile, analyze, distribute and present customer budget vs. actuals reports to
    sales and finance teams.
  • Prepare journal vouchers in SAP / Blackline
  • Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all
    correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment
    schedules.
  • Reconciling large dollar amounts of account receivables and payables
    Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans
    and forecasts.
  • Present Quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliation summary to management.
  • Oversee financial transactions and process invoices in a timely manner.
  • Prepare year-end accruals with supporting documentation
  • Maintain budget and re forecast information in the accounting system.
  • Prepare prepaid amortizations are posted quarterly.
  • Respond to all audit requests.
  • Perform company accounting operations and determine revenues (volume
    actuals) and expenditures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure financial objectives were
    met.

Senior Accountant

Coca-Cola Refreshments
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • Ensure accurate administration of funding for national customer agreements
  • Timely resolution of customer deductions and payment of invoices.
  • Analyze, research, and settle customer deductions.
  • Respond to bottler inquiries regarding CTM expense allocations.
  • Monthly analysis and reconciliation of customer budgets and actuals.
  • Prepare, analyze, distribute, and present customer budget and actuals reports.
  • Timely identification and communication of discrepancies
    Conduct monthly analysis, research, and resolution of CTM-to-SAP reconciliation variances.
  • Conduct quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with the Company Accounting Policy and GAAP.
  • Prepare accurate year-end accruals


Internal Auditor

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
12.2009 - 07.2012
  • Review all pre-award construction procurement contracts before closure to
    ensure compliance with contract provisions
    MARTA procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and State laws.
  • Review customer contracts, terms, and general conditions for legal interpretation.
  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine the
    reasonableness of prices.
  • Review the Dun & Bradstreet report to determine the prior pay history to discern
    credit risk and financial stability.
  • Examine, test, and analyze financial records and accounts, and investigate
    discrepancies.
  • Ensure invoices and payments are accurate and processed on time.
  • Coordinate and perform contract close-out actions, maintain a close working relationship
    with the Contract Officer.
  • Review documentation to support insurance claims following damage caused
    during project works.
  • Compile detailed reports on audit findings, including recommendations for
    improvements and/or corrective action.

General Ledger Accountant

BearingPoint
04.2008 - 06.2009
  • Posted journal entries to general ledger accounts in PeopleSoft and documented business transactions
  • Performed month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing on balance sheet account reconciliations for the USA & Canada business units, including documentation to support all balances
  • Analyzed reporting data detailing general ledger liabilities and prepared accounts payable aging reports to summarize the current and projected company financial position
  • Researched unclaimed checks based on state escheat laws
  • Handled consolidation, inter-company transactions, and reconciliations, including foreign currency accounting
  • Prepared consolidated commentaries for North America and Canada balance sheet accounts
  • Compiled and reviewed lead sheets for balance sheet accounts to be distributed to the external auditors
  • Responded to requests from auditors regarding material items in financial reports and supporting documentation as it relates to SOX and SEC reporting
  • Assisted with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for monthly reporting to senior management, Industry Controllers, and CFO

Education

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Accounting

Keller Graduate School of Management
Atlanta, GA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING

DeVry University

Skills

  • Blackline
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP
  • Salesforce
  • PeopleSoft
  • Oracle
  • Yardi

Certification

  • [Area of certification]

Timeline

Portfolio Administrator/ Underwriter

Atlanta Housing Authority
07.2024 - Current

Leasing Associate

Home River Group
07.2023 - 07.2024

Real Estate Consultant

Coldwell Banker
01.2021 - 05.2023

Accountant

Emory University
08.2019 - 12.2020

Leasing Associate

McKinley Realty LLC
05.2018 - 05.2019

Budget Analyst 3

Georgia Department of Human Services
12.2017 - 04.2018

Finance Services Manager 1

The Coca-Cola Company
02.2014 - 11.2017

Senior Accountant

Coca-Cola Refreshments
08.2012 - 01.2014

Internal Auditor

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
12.2009 - 07.2012

General Ledger Accountant

BearingPoint
04.2008 - 06.2009

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Accounting

Keller Graduate School of Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING

DeVry University

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