Nia Peoples
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Controller and Senior Project Accountant with a focus on GAAP compliance and effective financial analysis. Track record of enhancing operational efficiency and cash flow management. Experienced in mentoring staff, contributing to a solid financial foundation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller /Senior Project Accountant
Whitco Roofing Inc
Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
- Assist CFO with accounting and analysis including monthly spend, budgets, A/R reporting, inventory, and cashflow analysis
- Manage payroll data entry and processing for all employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Follow up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Process and review accounting transactions to include banking, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, payroll, and other miscellaneous journal entries
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts Provide other managers and departments with information as needed
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Support external audits, including remediation of audit findings
- Coordinated with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Oversee and primary back up to Accounts Payable, Cash Posting, and A/R support functions
- Perform all SAP Concur reconciliations and expense duties
Accountant
MGS Contracting Inc
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Administered accounts payable and receivables
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon percentages of completion, established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using QuickBooks software.
Assistant Manager
Republic Finance
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
- Assisted senior-level credit officers with complex loan applications.
- Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues such as excessive spending and borrowing.
- Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
- Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
AR Billing Specialist
United Distributors Inc
Savannah, GA
03.2010 - 01.2018
- Processed and reconciled customer billing inquiries to ensure timely resolution.
- Managed accounts receivable aging reports, identifying discrepancies for prompt follow-up.
- Collaborated with sales teams to streamline billing procedures and enhance cash flow.
- Implemented automated invoicing solutions, reducing processing time and increasing accuracy.
- Enhanced billing accuracy by diligently reviewing and correcting discrepancies in customer accounts.
Education
BBA - Business Administration / Accounting Concentration
Strayer University
Savannah, GA07.2017
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Virginia College
Savannah, GA06.2014
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Payroll administration
- Staff supervision
- Journal entry documentation
- Operations analysis
- Financial reporting
- Invoice processing
- Financial account balancing
- Financial records assessment
- Cash flow oversight
- SAP Concur reconciliations
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Controller /Senior Project Accountant
Whitco Roofing Inc
08.2022 - Current
Accountant
MGS Contracting Inc
08.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager
Republic Finance
01.2018 - 08.2021
AR Billing Specialist
United Distributors Inc
03.2010 - 01.2018
BBA - Business Administration / Accounting Concentration
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Virginia College