Kiara M. Gates
Conyers, GA 30013
Cell: 501-***-****
Email:ad0huq@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Accurate task-driven professional who is committed, results-oriented, and proactive. Demonstrates leadership ability including strong interpersonal communication skills. Able to multi-task and work effectively with a large volume of information. Highly organized and capable of prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. I possess 5+ years of experience in exceptional customer service, loan processing, loss mitigation and building long/short term relationships with loyal clients/customers. Proficient in the entire Microsoft Suite (excel, power point, and Microsoft). I have knowledge in some accounting and mortgage background.
Professional Experience:
Georgia Institute of Technology- Accountant III 08/2021-PRESENT
• Enters high volumes of expense reports in Workday for processing travel and non-travel reimbursements.
• Have Working knowledge of Student Government Association (SGA) payment policies and procedures.
• Resolves invoice rejections relating to PO discrepancies and other accounting errors.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Make purchases on behalf of the department and student organizations with purchasing credit card.
• Works with Financial Analyst II on setting up and preparing Bill calendar for weekly meetings.
• Support the Workflow of Student Organization Finance Office with other assigned duties.
• Calculated and issued financial forecast and operating metrics.
• Reconciled Bank Statements
• Prepared Bank Deposits
• Tracking and recording outstanding obligations to vendors and suppliers
• Timely processing and scheduling of payments
• Maintaining accurate records of payable amounts
• Effective communication and coordination with vendors to resolve payment issues. Small Business Administration -Loan Processor 07/2020- 08/2021
• Performed various tasks related to loan processing, origination, servicing, guaranty purchasing, and liquidating, with a focus on complex or problematic loans.
• Reviewed loan files to understand specific requirements, collateral, and terms of each loan.
• Analyzed and evaluated requests from borrowers or participant lenders, considering the borrowers' financial condition and their impact on SBA's interests.
• Ensured loan documentation was accurate, verified, and in compliance with company policies.
• Conducted financial analysis using cash flow projections and ratio analysis to identify trends and take corrective actions.
• Provided extensive servicing, purchasing, or liquidation for complex delinquent loans, addressing underlying problems to protect the Agency's interests and small businesses.
• Assisted lenders with inquiries and conducted necessary research to address recently submitted actions.
• Utilized various software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, to perform daily tasks.
• Supported office operations by handling other loan processing, servicing, purchasing, liquidation, or transactional activities as needed.