MIATTA THOMPSON
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with 19 years of experience in nonprofit accounting and financial management. Adept at overseeing financial operations and collaborating with Business Administrators, CFOs, and COOs on budgeting and compliance while fostering strategic partnerships with organizational Directors. Committed to faith-based stewardship, organizational efficiency, and team leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise in finance, administration, and HR management to excel as a Business Administrator within a religious institution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Covenant Presbyterian Church
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee all financial operations, including payroll, retirement accounts, accounts receivable/payable, and financial reporting
- Collaborate with the Business Administrator in budget preparation
- Provide strategic financial insights to leadership, ensuring sound fiscal decision-making aligned with the church’s mission
- Work with the Finance Committee and Business Administrator to enhance accounting processes for efficiency and transparency
- Mentor and supervise the Staff Accountant, fostering professional development
- Support ministry directors with budget management and financial information
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and oversee financial audits
- Strengthened internal financial controls, particularly in credit card usage and restricted accounts
Senior Accountant
Urban League of Central Carolinas
08.2020 - Current
- Manage an annual budget of $2.1M and grant awards totaling $1.9M
- Issue accurate and timely financial statements for Board, executive, and management teams
- Oversee preparation of Audited Financial Statements and annual 1099-NEC filings
- Administer U.S.-based payroll, collaborating with a PEO company for seamless processing
- Supervise accounts payable, receivable, new-hire onboarding, benefits administration, and broker relations
- Work with external auditors to prepare for annual audits and 990 filings
- Ensure compliance with state registration filings and nonprofit regulations
Controller
Staten Island Historical Society
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet flux analysis for Finance Committee and Board
- Led monthly and annual close processes, including general ledger analysis and account reconciliations
- Managed organization’s budget alongside the Executive Director
- Supervised cash management, monitoring daily cash position and short-term fund investments
- Oversaw HR duties, including onboarding and employee compliance
- Directed transition from Advantage Payroll to ADP, training 50 staff members on the new system
- Secured an SBA PPP loan during COVID-19, enabling 13 furloughed employees to return at full salary
Senior Accountant
Black Veterans for Social Justice
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Promoted from Junior Accountant after 3 years
- Managed accounting functions for the Housing Division, overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger for 18 programs
- Assisted external auditors in preparing documents and reports for 7 annual audits
- Partnered with the Controller on budget planning and financial strategy
- Submitted monthly and quarterly grant reports totaling $700,000 to funding sources
Junior Accountant
Black Veterans for Social Justice
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Promoted from Entry-Level Accountant after 3 years of dedicated service
- Prepared grant reports averaging $400,000 - $700,000 for submission
- Conducted general ledger accounts analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Processed monthly tenant billings for 15 housing properties
- Allocated invoices across programs, ensuring budget compliance
Entry-Level Accountant
Black Veterans for Social Justice
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Organized financial records and conducted financial analysis
- Recorded and managed assets and liabilities
- Reviewed Income and Expense Reports for accuracy and compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Accountancy
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Shelby Next Financial
- QuickBooks
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- Expense Reporting
- General Ledger
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Grant Report Submission
- New Employee Onboarding
- Employee Programs
- Human Resources Liaison
- Payroll
- Coaching & Mentoring
Certification
CPA Candidate
Additional Information
Strong leadership and mentoring skills in finance and nonprofit management., Experienced in optimizing financial workflows and enhancing internal controls., Passionate about faith-based stewardship and mission-driven financial management.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Covenant Presbyterian Church
07.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Urban League of Central Carolinas
08.2020 - Current
Controller
Staten Island Historical Society
01.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Accountant
Black Veterans for Social Justice
01.2011 - 12.2018
Junior Accountant
Black Veterans for Social Justice
01.2008 - 12.2011
Entry-Level Accountant
Black Veterans for Social Justice
01.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Public Accountancy
Brooklyn College
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