Malinda Felts, CPA
Birmingham
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with a proven track record showcasing expertise in the multi-family, real estate industry. Demonstrates attention to detail and proficiency in MRI, Yardi, and other systems. Skilled in enhancing financial processes and reporting, evidenced by successful audit preparations and financial statement analysis. Balances strong analytical skills with effective communication abilities to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Executive Landscape Management, LLC
03.2005 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial statements including balance sheets, cash flow reports, comparative income statements, and job costing reports.
- Prepared requested documents for all audits, licenses, and taxes.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 10-25 employees. Submitted monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll taxes and reports.
- Reconciled bank accounts.
Contract Remote Property Accountant
Yes! Communities
09.2012 - Current
- Completed month end general ledger close and variance analyses comparing actual results against budgets.
- Participated in the annual budgeting process, working closely with community and regional managers to set realistic financial targets for upcoming fiscal years.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Reviewed and assisted community managers with keeping accurate resident ledgers.
- Recorded home sales transactions.
Contract Remote Property Accountant
Providence Management Company
02.2014 - 11.2018
- Completed month end general ledger close including journal entry preparation, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Assembled owner's reports.
- Prepared acquisition and disposition closing statements.
- Created schedules and documents requested by external auditors.
Contract Remote Property Accountant
Colonial Properties Trust
10.2006 - 09.2012
- Responsible for month end close processes including working with managers to identify and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Completed balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
- Provided monthly profit and loss forecasting for properties.
Property Accountant
Colonial Properties Trust
03.2005 - 10.2006
- Worked with the joint-venture portfolio which required maintaining cash and accrual books.
- Answered questions monthly from owners and managers.
- Prepared acquisition and disposition closing entries.
- Completed the monthly general ledger close process.
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation.
Assistant Controller
Steel City, Inc
08.2000 - 02.2003
- Managed the month end close process.
- Worked closely with the external auditors during the year end audit.
- Involved in converting payroll and accounting software systems.
Staff Accountant
Altec Industries
11.1999 - 08.2000
- Reviewed monthly financial statements.
- Assisted in payroll software conversion.
- Managed invoices and outstanding receivables.
Business Assurance Associate
PwC
09.1997 - 11.1999
- Assisted with financial statement audits for clients in the healthcare and manufacturing industries.
- Performed internal audits for clients in the banking industry.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
Auburn University
Auburn, ALBachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Strong multi-family accounting experience and knowledge
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Detail oriented
- Extensive knowledge of MRI, Yardi, Manage America, Avid and Nexus systems
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
AICPA Member
Member of the Alabama Society of CPA's
Timeline
Contract Remote Property Accountant
Providence Management Company
02.2014 - 11.2018
Contract Remote Property Accountant
Yes! Communities
09.2012 - Current
Contract Remote Property Accountant
Colonial Properties Trust
10.2006 - 09.2012
Controller
Executive Landscape Management, LLC
03.2005 - Current
Property Accountant
Colonial Properties Trust
03.2005 - 10.2006
Assistant Controller
Steel City, Inc
08.2000 - 02.2003
Staff Accountant
Altec Industries
11.1999 - 08.2000
Business Assurance Associate
PwC
09.1997 - 11.1999
Certified Public Accountant
AICPA Member
Member of the Alabama Society of CPA's
Master of Accountancy -
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Auburn University
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