Nicki Gaines

abxk3i@r.postjobfree.com ph# 817-***-****

Career Su mmary Current working knowledge of Accounting Principles, Collections, Finance, Statistical modeling,

A ccounting, Spreadsheets software and Pc’s. Current preparation of program invoices in accordance

with contractual requirements. Including company policies and procedures relating to Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Current knowledge with program

revenue calculations. Determines charging and funding levels required by program WBS and

facilitates correct project setup in Cost p oint for proper billing and revenue. Experience conducting

b ook to bill analysis with submitting recommendations for improving the programs accounting and

financial area.

Co mputer Skills Cost point, WAWAF, IPP, Cognos, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, SAP, Access, Dunn & Bradstreet,

Experian, TransUnion and Equifax credit reporting system, Advance MS Excel & Word. “Certificate

o f Advance MS Excel & Word”.

Education Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance

Associate of Arts in Financial Services/Accounting

AECOM Fo rt Worth, TX

Project Billing Specialist 2011-Present

Conducts charging and funding levels on assigned program accounts.

Conducts analysis on book to bill on program invoices.

Research on contract value and funding value.

Assists with program budgets to ensure funding level are within line.

Set-up program billing information.

Prepare and submit program accounts Monthly Status Reports.

Prepare program invoices for Billing Manager review.

Respond to clients billing questions.

Assists with clients questions with time and labor to ensure charging is accurate.

Prepare and complete External/Internal program audits.

Provide Billing Manager with cash forecasting on assisted program accounts.

Follow-up with client on payment schedule to ensure invoice is paid on time.

Review program accounts Aging Report.

Teletouch Co mmunications/ Progressive Concepts, Inc. Fort Worth, TX

Credit/Collections/Accounting Analyst 2 009-2010

Completed month-end accounting practices closing commercial accounts.

Conducted credit verification on commercial applications through Dunn & Bradstreet.

As a credit analyst had authority to approve credit limits up to $10,000

Conducted credit verification on commercial applications by running Dunn & Bradstreet business

report, Faxed for Bank verification and business references.

Created customer accounts in AS400 updated new and active client accounts as well.

Responsible for contacting commercial clients on unpaid invoices through e-mail or calling.

Responsible for 60-90 day AR Past Due commercial accounts. Completed on average 500 calls per

month on past due commercial accounts.

M onitored and managed AS400 credit Que for releasing of credit orders for same or next day.

Atco Rubber Products Fort Worth, TX

Credit/Collections/Accounting Analyst 2008– 2009

Completed the data for month-end balance sheet delivered to CFO per month for forecasting and

financial planning.

M onth-end closing processes inclu ding balance sheet, additional assignments including income

statements.

Prepared 90 day outstanding reports through GreatPlains.

Completed and resolved 60 day delinquent accounts by calling and emailing

Prepared all unresolved delinquent accounts to collection agency.

M ain contact for all credit approvals. As a credit analyst had authority to approve credit limits up

t o $30,000

Assisted with Accounts Receivable contacting clients on unpaid invoices o n average 25 per month .

Assisted Accounts Payable Manager with weekly vendor check process on average 20 per week.

A meriCred it Financial Arlington, TX

Auto Loan Origination Department- Team Leader 2005-2008

M aintained team budget of $ 5000.00 used money for team building exercise and/or monthly team

member rewards.

M anaged 20 Funding Specialists in total job time.

Implemented training courses for new Funding Specialists.

Strong role model within the department and with outsourced resources by exhibiting mature

leadership qualities such as positive outlook, confidentiality, respect, and team spirit.

Responsible for interviews on candidates for funding specialist within the loan department.

Setting clear expectations and holding staff accountable to those expectations through employee

monthly job evaluations and yearly salary performance.

Creating good teamwork and high morale within the team.

Resolved fraudulent consumer documents such as, tax returns, driver’s licenses, employment

v erifications and insurance verifications.

Successfully achieved monthly “TEAM” goal of 1000.00 funded auto loans.

Informed upper management with both successes and problems as they occur in writing or in

management meetings.

A meriCred it Financial Tinley Park, IL

Auto financing SR. Funding S peci alist 2 000– 2005

Trained 20 to 50 Dealer Representative Agents.

Conducted meetings with credit/ sales associates.

Reviewed and managed consumer loan accounts.

Assisted Branch Manager with loan audits conducted by Corporate.

Reviewed credit applications and consumer credit bureaus.

A pproved consumer credit to those that qualified.

A meriCredit Financial Naperville, IL

Auto financing Funding Specialist 1997-2000

Reviewed credit applications on average 200 per month.

Reviewed consumer credit history for loan approval through AS400 and Experian credit system.

Developed professional work relationship with assigned auto dealers on average 25 per month.

Conducted Loan verifications on average 200 per month.

Prepared/Processed loan documents for credit approval on average 200 a month.

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