MARQUELLE HIXSON
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with over seven years of experience in financial reporting, accounts payable optimization, and budget analysis in government and legal sectors. Skilled in managing high-volume transactions, analyzing complex data, and ensuring GAAP compliance to support informed decision-making. Focused on enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency through effective collaboration and process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- .Support the management and oversight of a $50M+ annual budget while contributing to the collection and reconciliation of nearly $60M+ in annual revenue across two counties.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and budget recommendations to support departmental performance and long-term financial planning initiatives.
- Analyze financial data, revenue trends, and operational performance to support strategic planning, budgeting, and executive decision-making for City operations.
- Evaluate current and projected financial performance to identify trends, financial risks, and opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Conducted financial and economic analyses to assess revenue performance, rates of return, working capital requirements, and identify operational efficiency opportunities.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and cross-functional departments on financial initiatives, reporting projects, and budget planning to enhance operational strategies.
- Supported financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance processes to ensure successful execution of complex financial assignments and organizational initiatives
Billing & Accounts Payable Specialist
Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Processed and reconciled daily client payments and cash receipts exceeding $2.4M while ensuring financial accuracy.
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and expense tracking.
- Prepared weekly expense reports totaling $300K and maintained accurate financial documentation and billing records.
- Utilized Excel and internal systems to analyze financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support reporting needs.
Accounting Associate
Superior Court of Fulton County
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Processed invoices, payment vouchers, purchase orders, and financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and standards.
- Contributed to accurate balance sheet reporting by preparing essential financial documents and supporting reporting processes.
- Resolved financial discrepancies to ensure reporting accuracy and reinforce internal financial controls.
- Maintained detailed records of accounts payable and receivable using financial software systems.
- Executed daily payment processing totaling $200K+, maintaining compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.
Fiscal Support Specialist II
Superior Court of Fulton County
Atlanta, GA
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted with departmental budget support activities by reviewing documentation and analyzing budget-related data to facilitate informed financial decisions.
- Maintained confidential financial and departmental records, ensuring compliance with county and departmental guidelines to safeguard sensitive information.
- Collected and processed fees, fines, and payments totaling in $250k daily for county services while ensuring transaction accuracy.
- Provided administrative and operational support through scheduling and communication management, enhancing coordination of departmental records and activities.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated ordering of departmental equipment and supplies.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL05-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oracle ERP
- QuickBooks,
- Wells Fargo CEO Banking System
- CRM Platforms
- Financial statement analysis
- Budget support
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- GAAP Compliance
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Variance Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- Vendor Management
Timeline
Financial Analyst
City of Atlanta
01.2025 - Current
Billing & Accounts Payable Specialist
Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP
08.2021 - 01.2025
Accounting Associate
Superior Court of Fulton County
09.2017 - 08.2021
Fiscal Support Specialist II
Superior Court of Fulton County
04.2017 - 09.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Tuskegee University