Debra Nichol
Hernando,MS
Summary
Versatile accounting professional with 18 years of experience and proficiencies in account management and reporting. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls and streamlining procedures to increase productivity and reduce errors in accounting files. Offers advanced abilities with QuickBooks Pro and Microsoft Office.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Costing Accountant
Mahaffey USA
Memphis , TN
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Audit invoices, credit card statements and payroll to evaluate profitability of approximately 500 installations per year.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between finance department activities and operations.
Accounts Receivable Analyst
American Contract Bridge League
Memphis, TN
06.2003 - 06.2018
- Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to ensure accuracy of invoices and payments.
- Resolved discrepancies between customer records and bank statements.
- Processed incoming cash receipts in accordance with company policies.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Prepared reports on various projects for management review.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
- Monitored payroll, credit card purchases and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Director of Clinical Services
Medic Ambulance Service
Memphis, TN
08.1978 - 06.1999
- Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Licensed EMT-P in Tennessee
- Provided and ensured quality patient care.
- Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
- Implemented strategies to ensure efficient utilization of available resources while meeting organizational goals.
- Established performance objectives and evaluated staff performance regularly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Shelby State Community College
Memphis, TN08-1986
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing
- Bookkeeping Knowledge
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Exemplary Customer Service
- Year-End Close
Timeline
Job Costing Accountant
Mahaffey USA
07.2018 - 08.2021
Accounts Receivable Analyst
American Contract Bridge League
06.2003 - 06.2018
Director of Clinical Services
Medic Ambulance Service
08.1978 - 06.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Shelby State Community College