Nia Peoples
Peachtree Corners
Summary
Ambitious, well-versed in balancing priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure. Expertise in risk management, corporate finance and performance optimization. Detail-oriented professional with 10 years of hands-on experience in statistical and quantitative analysis and forecasting. Proficient in Word Office paired with strong analytical skills to promote organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller /Senior Project Accountant
Whitco Roofing Inc
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
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.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- 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.
- Tracked contracts, proposals and waivers to keep billing accurate and current.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and managed invoices for materials.
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.
Finance Specialist
United Distributors Inc
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
- Posted data and kept other records concerning costs of goods or services or shipment of goods.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Handled internal and external inquiries and complaints submitted by accounts payable clerk, finance director and other department heads, providing outstanding customer service when resolving issues.
- Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.
- Reviewed and submitted financial documentation and reports to support business financial goals and objectives.
Education
BBA - Business Administration / Accounting Concentration
Strayer University
Savannah, GA07.2017
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Virginia College
Savannah, GA06.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Payroll Processing
- Staff Management
- Journal Entry Preparation
- QuickBooks
- Business Operations Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- GAAP compliance
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
Finance Specialist
United Distributors Inc
01.2010 - 01.2018
BBA - Business Administration / Accounting Concentration
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Virginia College
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