InTucker Magazine

Team Tucker – Nikky Cole

What does an Accounting Technician do? 
The Accounting Technician works within the City of Tucker’s Finance Department. The Accounting Technician reports directly to the Finance Manager and performs various accounting functions within the Department. That includes processing and recording Tucker’s revenues, processing invoices, conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting. In addition, the Accounting Technician provides support to the business license and procurement divisions.

How did you arrive in Tucker? 
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, as well as a Masters degree in Public Administration. In addition to my formal education, I have over 10 years of experience working in the finance and accounting field. I’ve worked for financial institutions, private entities, as well as government agencies performing accounting and finance functions.

Why are you so excited about business license renewals going online? 
I am extremely excited with the changes that have been made to the business license renewal process. The addition of the online option will afford business owners a simplified and hands-on approach to managing their business license renewals. It also makes the renewal process more efficient, allowing for accurate record keeping and tracking, and reduces the turnaround time on business license issuance.

What are the best and worst parts of your job? 
The best part of my job is my team and fellow colleagues. We support and encourage each other to perform on a level that produces the best outcome for the City of Tucker. When assisting the business license division, I enjoy establishing rapport with the current and new business owners. There is no “worst” part to my job, however, as with any other job, there are challenges. The Finance Department handles various functions. As a result, tasks vary from day to day. It is important that I maintain a process and streamline my work so that I perform at optimal level. The way I like to look at it, challenges present opportunity for improvement.

Off the Wall

Do you have any hobbies?
I am a crafter at heart. I love creating personalized gifts for friends and family.

What’s your favorite sports team? 
I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t have one as I don’t watch sports often. However, I make a great cheerleader! I would cheer for whichever team my friends tell me to.

Tell us one thing your co-workers don’t know about you… 
One thing that my co-workers don’t know about me is that I enjoy party planning and decorating.

If you could pick one spot for a dream vacation, where would you go? 
There are many places I would love to go for a dream vacation, but since I can only pick one, I would choose Bali.