Myria Atkins
Richmond,VA
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Oversight / Custodial Bank Reconciliation
Truist Banks, Inc.
Richmond, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Developed monthly, quarterly, annual profit and loss statements
- Provided training to senior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Build Bank reconciliation process for multi-million-dollar clearing accounts
- Track expenses and process electronic transfers and
- Reconcile accounts payable & receivables transactions
- Implemented new accounting processes to to improve loss recoverability of $350,000
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Financial oversight/ Invoice analyst
Truist Banks, Inc.
Richmond, VA
11.2016 - 11.2022
- Handled accounts payable activities to facilitate accurate payment of bills and expenses.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, consistently identifying and correcting errors before final invoice submission.
- Reduced invoice discrepancies by meticulously reviewing and verifying billing information for accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate billing data and prevent financial errors.
- Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.
- Streamlined invoice approval process with efficient tracking mechanisms for faster turnaround times on payments.
- Resolved complex billing disputes by coordinating with clients, sales representatives, and finance team members on reconciliation efforts.
Staff Accountant
GoldBelt Inc
Hampton, VA
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
COLLECTOR
C&F FINANCE
Richmond, VA
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Kept current on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve skills as collector and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced company reputation by professionally handling sensitive financial matters.
- Resolved customer grievances regarding trash pickup, escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
- Reduced outstanding debts by implementing strategic collections tactics and maintaining open lines of communication with customers.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE -
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Norfolk, VA12.2013
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
Norfolk State University
Lynchburg, VA12.2013
Skills
- Accounts Payable Bookkeeping
- Excel
- Accounting
- Outlook
- Budgeting
- Credit
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Receivable
- Receptionist
- General Ledger
- Billing
- Customer service
- Journal Entries
- Data Entry
- Income Statement
- Financial research
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office
- Account Reconciliation
- Quickbooks
- Balance Sheet
- Staff Training
- Pivot tables
- Logical Functions
Timeline
Financial Oversight / Custodial Bank Reconciliation
Truist Banks, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Financial oversight/ Invoice analyst
Truist Banks, Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2022
Staff Accountant
GoldBelt Inc
08.2016 - 10.2016
COLLECTOR
C&F FINANCE
08.2014 - 08.2016
MBA - Accounting
Liberty University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE -
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
Norfolk State University