Earl Nicks

Earl nicks

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    User

  • Education

    • Tuskegee university

      1986 - 1989
      Accounting

      Activities and Societies: • National Association of Black Accountants

  • Experience

    • Us army audit agency careers

      Apr 1992 - Mar 2004
      Staff internal auditor

      • Performance and Operations: On lead duties, identified internal control weaknesses and performed data analysis to develop proposed policies and procedures checklist to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations regarding the award of contracts. • Designed and proposed several internal controls to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations with the Federal Government contract award process.• Performed mission and functions using Army regulations• Exercised data-gathering functions to answer audit objectives• Conducted interviews with responsible principal officials to answer inquiries• Prepared executive summary and information papers for top Army management• Assisted in the development of the strategic plan, annual plan and agency performance measures• Acted as an audit liaison support for the Strategic Engagement Office• Reviewed prior-year material to identify material weaknesses and propose recommendations that could be incorporated into the audit area Show less

    • E.n. money management, inc.

      Feb 2005 - Oct 2009
      Income tax preparer

      • Worked with several CPA firms in a 3 year period to obtain more specialized experience with individual and small business tax preparation and worked with a team in non-profit auditing and taxation. In addition, prepares 1040 and small business tax filings for my own clients. Prepared and reviewed 1040 tax filings including capital gains/losses, home office expenses, Schedule C’s, rental property Schedule E’s, Form 8283, amended 1040 returns, C and S-Corp filings, fiduciary 1041, new homeowners and sale of property, (cancellation of debt), etc. Show less

    • Gmg management consulting inc.,

      Jul 2007 - Jan 2011
      Accountant

      • OMB Circular A-136, OMB Circular A-123: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Arlington, VA• Enhanced the Agency procedure manuals for the 1221 transactions, Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT), Payroll reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue documents. This effort improved internal controls and documentation of the accounting process.• Implemented the TSA Discoverer computer database and responded to queries to prepare journal entries for abnormal balance accounts.• Used the TSA Core Accounting System (CAS) computer database to run trail balances and prepare journal entries for accounts receivable. This included Allowance for Doubtful Accounts journal entries. • Provided monthly inputs for the FBWT reconciliation process.• Provided inputs to the TSA Contingent Liability and Leases journal for submission in the year-end balance sheet.• Developed and implemented a Journal Voucher (JV) log list procedure manual to track the status of more than 325 journal entries made during the fiscal year.• Reviewed and tested more than 5,100 transactions for the Non-Federal subsequent disbursement testing of invoices for the accrual estimate. Show less

    • E.n. tax service

      Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
      Income tax preparer

      • Prepared during this tax period 1040 tax filings including capital gains/losses, home office expenses, rental property Schedule E’s, Form 8283, amended 1040 returns, S-Corp filings, etc.

    • Collins consulting, inc.

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
      Accountant

      • Developed a Microsoft Excel based database to capture data from guidance memorandums to understand methods and processes of the Defense Logistics Accounting system. The team representative said they would use the spreadsheet in future areas.• Worked on the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) program under Fund Balance with Treasury, Statement of Difference (SOD) to prepare the above database to identify the proper documents, the timing, the computer systems and the monthly reconciling items for the substantive testing phase. • Prepared a memorandum travel report of a few suggestive actions for the internal control process of three DLA supply warehouse site receiving process.• Suggested the supply warehouse sites use a color scheme to identify and display the different parts coding numbers. Show less

    • Integrated finance & accounting solutions (ifas)

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2019
      Senior consultant ii

      • Worked and enhanced a Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Program (FIAR) for National Guard Bureau (NGB) in areas such as CORs, Time and Attendance, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.• Designed a Risk Assessment questionnaire to obtain potential risk areas for the NGB. • Developed a 5-year Internal Control Evaluation Plan (ICEP) and was approved for the NGB Joint Divisions.• Worked as a Lead Consultant/Accountant with a couple of Senior Consultants and assisted Office of Justice Programs (OJP) with the FY 2016 Financial Statements year end close. • Developed a sound proficiency in developing and processing Generic Transactions (GT) and Journal Vouchers (JV). The GT-JV process requires accurate account coding and relevant and sufficient supporting documentation to answer the GT-JV criteria. • Received Computer database Sunflower with Property Plant and Equipment and Internal use Software Reports and reconciled assets using a Microsoft Excel schedule and prepared Generic Transaction (GT) vouchers for capitalized asset accounts, depreciation, amortization, additions, subtractions and disposal of assets.• Enhanced several SOPs such as Internal Use Software and Advance Agreements with other Agencies.• Successfully performed Funding Reconciliation packages for three to four funds required by the Department of Treasury, Government wide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS) reporting. Show less

    • Mrc management systems llc

      Jan 2019 - now
      President

      MRC Management Systems builds methods to apply consistent methods to complicated issues. MRC Management Systems provides, * Assistance to increase profit margin* Increase quality of operational processes* Increase strategies of better financial decision making* Decrease duplication of efforts* Reduce cycle time of areas* Manage business more effectively with reliable data* Make suggestive actions to build internal controls to help to make more effective pre-decisions* Build a competitive edge through financial branding* Save item cost and income* Increase saving money through money managementMRC Management Systems goal is to help companies work more effectively to gain more customers and retain existing customers by cost control, reducing cycle time and reducing duplicative efforts. MRC Management Systems will build adaptable systems to help your company develop more control, utilize opportunities and assist with useful decision making in a timely manner. I would be happy to provide details about the MRC Management Systems. I have the skills and experience to be a strategic partner with your company. Please visit my website at www.mrcmanagementsystems.com and contact me for more information. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified public accountant (cpa)

      Maryland board of public accountancy
      Oct 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Earl Nicks
      9/11/2001 Terrorist Attack on Pentagon - Sep 2001 • 2001, 9/11 - Secretary of the Army honored work as an Staff Auditor after the terrorist attack at the Pentagon
    • Awarded to Earl Nicks
      1988 - Tuskegee University Honors Roll - May 1988 • 1988 - Tuskegee University Honors Roll