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AccountManager

Nicole Toppins

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dedicated non profit financial professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance and Administration

Resources For Independent Living, Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2022
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Assisted Director of Programs with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees for department.
  • Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $1 million company, regularly apprising Executive Director of company's financial standing.
  • Managed day-to-day operations within two-person finance department for non profit organization.
  • Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
  • Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
  • Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
  • Used MIP Fund Accounting to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
  • Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.

Accounting Manager

Resources For Independent Living, Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.

Senior Accountant

Resources For Independent Living, Inc.
07.2010 - 08.2015
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
  • Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
  • Tracked and documented all expenses.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Reviewed budgets, capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management.
  • Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems.
  • Processed Medicaid and Health Insurance billing for applicable services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05.2014

Skills

  • Staff Recruitment and Hiring
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Compliance Assessments
  • Fiscal Management
  • Medicaid Application
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Grants Management
  • GAAP Principles
  • Prioritizing and Planning

Timeline

Director of Finance and Administration

Resources For Independent Living, Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2022

Accounting Manager

Resources For Independent Living, Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2017

Senior Accountant

Resources For Independent Living, Inc.
07.2010 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Nicole Toppins