Nicole King
Pendleton
Summary
Accounting leader with 15+ years of progressive experience across multi-entity environments. Expertise in month-end close, cash management, budgeting, revenue recognition, sales tax compliance, and team leadership. Proven ability to strengthen controls, improve DSO, and support executive decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Performance Validation
Indianapolis, IN
03.2023 - Current
- Lead accounting operations supporting leadership with accurate and timely financial reporting
- Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
- Partner with executives on financial analysis, budgeting, and process improvements
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support month-end close processes, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls
- Led the redesign of the company credit card program, strengthening internal controls and increasing rewards from $6K in 2023 to $40K in 2025, with all savings flowing directly to the bottom line
Accounting Manager
Braden Business Systems
Fishers, IN
10.2017 - 03.2023
- Managed full-cycle accounting operations including GL, AR, AP, cash management, and month-end close
- Reconciled all bank accounts and prepared daily cash forecasts for CFO
- Led AR function, maintaining company-wide DSO under 30 days through daily cash audits
- Managed AP team, enforcing 3-way match controls and vendor payment terms
- Processed bi-weekly payments to two largest suppliers to retain early-payment discounts (4% Net 10, 2% Net 30)
- Prepared all month-end entries including accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed assets, depreciation, and intercompany transactions
- Filed and remitted multi-state sales tax across 16 states (monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual)
- Reconciled and managed company credit cards with combined limits exceeding $2M
Accounting Manager
CSM Sport & Entertainment
Greater Indianapolis
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Oversaw project accounting for U.S. and U.K. offices, including foreign currency considerations
- Managed invoicing and revenue tracking for motorsports clients
- Performed monthly gross profit analysis with WIP, deferrals, and accrual journal entries
- Reviewed financial results with internal client teams to drive profitability
- Supervised Staff Accountant and coordinated reporting, reconciliations, and client interactions
- Supported Controller with cash forecasting and financial planning
Regional Controller
BrightView Landscapes
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted with development and management of regional budgets
- Directed branch-level month-end close processes and revenue recognition
- Oversaw billing, accounts payable, inventory controls, and expense accruals
- Supported sales reporting and weekly P&L forecasting for branch leadership
- Acted as financial partner to Market VP/GM and Regional VP of Finance
Branch Administrator
The Brickman Group/ Brightview Landscapes
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Managed branch-level month-end close and revenue accounting for five profit centers
- Processed weekly payroll for 60-125 employees and ensured compliance
- Oversaw purchase order process with less than 1% invoice error rate
- Invoiced $10M+ annually and maintained DSO at Net 30 standards
- Served as primary billing contact for large regional accounts
- Supported HR onboarding and I-9/E-Verify compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2006
Skills
- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Cash Forecasting & Working Capital Management
- Revenue Recognition & Accrual Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Multi-State Sales Tax Compliance
- Fixed Assets & Depreciation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Performance Validation
03.2023 - Current
Accounting Manager
Braden Business Systems
10.2017 - 03.2023
Accounting Manager
CSM Sport & Entertainment
09.2016 - 10.2017
Regional Controller
BrightView Landscapes
09.2015 - 09.2016
Branch Administrator
The Brickman Group/ Brightview Landscapes
09.2008 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Ball State University