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Nikell Collins

@nikellcollins

Accountant II at Ameris Bank managing loan reconciliations for 4,000+ items with Blackline and SQL.

At Ameris Bank, I manage loan accounting reconciliations for 4,000+ items using Blackline automation and SQL data extraction. I monitor reconciliations and variances with Power BI dashboards, and coordinate with auditors to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

At JP Morgan Chase, I recouped $2 million in loss mitigation incentive fees and developed a systematic analysis reconciling 3,000 loans monthly. Earlier, I supervised loan processing teams at Ameris Bank and JP Morgan Chase, improving efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accountant II

Current

Ameris Bank

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Manage loan accounting reconciliations for 4,000+ items using Blackline automation and SQL data extraction. Ensure 100% accuracy and regulatory compliance while coordinating with auditors and operations departments.

Blackline SQL Image Center Power BI Reconciliations Variance Analysis Regulatory Compliance Audit Mentorship

Loan Operation Processing Supervisor

Ameris Bank

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Supervised team of 12 processors managing 7,500+ weekly payments with 99%+ accuracy. Resolved reconciliation variances and implemented procedures that improved efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Supervision Reconciliations Process Improvement Regulatory Compliance Wire Transfers Team Leadership

Business Analyst I

JP Morgan Chase

Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 (6 years)

Analyzed financial data to identify cost recovery opportunities and process inefficiencies. Reconciled 3,000+ loans monthly while reducing operational man hours and providing data-driven insights to senior management.

Data Analysis Reconciliations Cost Recovery Process Optimization Financial Reporting Trend Analysis

Mortgage Banking Loan Servicing Cash-Payoff Supervisor

JP Morgan Chase

Jan 2004 - Jan 2010 (6 years)

Managed daily production for 15 processors handling 3,000+ payoff checks daily. Reconciled general ledger accounts from multiple sources and cleared fund backlog by 30%.

Supervision General Ledger Reconciliation Process Improvement Training Compliance