Nicole Carter
Loganville,GA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accountant with extensive expertise in financial reporting, month-end close leadership, internal controls, and operational accounting. Demonstrated success in enhancing processes, bolstering compliance, and providing actionable financial insights that facilitate strategic decision-making. Recognized as a trusted collaborator among cross-functional teams and external auditors. Actively pursuing CMA certification, showcasing a commitment to professional growth and excellence in the accounting field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Maytronics
Duluth, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead monthly close, review and post journal entries, and prepare accurate financial statements for management.
- Lead monthly close and financial reporting for a business generating approximately $115M in monthly revenue.
- Deliver detailed variance analysis with actionable commentary for department leaders.
- Prepare and submit monthly borrowing base certificates, ensuring lender compliance and maintaining credit availability.
- Internal Controls & Audit Support
- Own ISOX internal controls; review auditor reports, identify control gaps, and drive corrective actions.
- Lead audit preparation and coordinate directly with external auditors to resolve inquiries and support timely tie-outs.
- Process Improvement & Operational Accounting
- Transitioned fixed asset tracking from spreadsheets to Priority ERP, improving accuracy and reducing close time.
- Enhanced reporting of distribution and transportation costs, increasing visibility into savings opportunities.
- Manage fixed assets and IFRS 16 lease accounting, including additions, disposals, and right-of-use assets.
- Perform reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets, proactively resolving discrepancies.
- Analyze travel and expense activity using Concur to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
- Verify timesheets and record bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll journal entries for ~100 employees.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights supporting operational and strategic decisions.
Cash Applications Specialist
NAPA Auto Parts
Duluth, GA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Posted high-volume customer payments with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Managed complex corporate accounts using advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Earned a Star Award for improving workflow efficiency through digital file management enhancements.
EFM Coordinator
Enterprise Rent-A-Car / Fleet Management
Newport News, VA
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Reviewed company financials to verify credit stability and mitigate risk.
- Processed vehicle title work and filed documents with DMV at lease termination.
- Held purchasing authority for new fleet vehicles in alignment with policy and budget guidelines.
- Analyzed fleet fuel usage, identified overspending trends, and implemented purchasing policies that reduced upfront fuel costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01-2012
Skills
- GAAP financial reporting
- Timely month-end closing process
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls management
- Fixed asset tracking
- Proficient in IFRS 16 compliance
- Audit process support
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Payroll management
- ERP: Priority, QuickBooks Online, JD Edwards
- Travel and expense tracking
- Proficient in Excel functions
- Accurate account reconciliation
- Comprehensive report analysis
Certification
Currently pursuing CMA certification with an active preparation and study plan.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Maytronics
01.2017 - Current
Cash Applications Specialist
NAPA Auto Parts
01.2013 - 01.2017
EFM Coordinator
Enterprise Rent-A-Car / Fleet Management
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Old Dominion University