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Jamal Donaldson

Cordova,USA

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Professional with 10 years of experience. Adept at ensuring timely payments of vendor invoices, General Ledger upkeep, and expense disbursements. Proven ability to manage 4-8 employees, manage automated invoice processing, maintain compliance with company policies, and oversee all payment transactions. Skilled in providing training and managing employee travel and expense reimbursement processes. Seeking a challenging role to contribute my expertise in accounting management and financial compliance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Expense Supervisor

V. Alexander
Cordova, TN
2024 - Current
  • Supervise daily operations of the Accounts Payable and Expense Management team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and corporate credit card transactions.
  • Oversee compliance with company policies, GAAP standards, and internal controls related to expenses and disbursements.
  • Review and approve expense reports while monitoring adherence to budget guidelines and departmental spending limits.
  • Collaborate with department heads and vendors to resolve discrepancies, streamline processes, and improve payment accuracy.
  • Prepare month-end accruals, journal entries, and expense account reconciliations to support financial close and reporting.
  • Manage implementation and optimization of automation tools and workflow systems to improve operational efficiency.
  • Train and mentor team members, providing guidance on accounting procedures, expense systems, and compliance best practices.
  • Assist in audits by providing detailed documentation and ensuring transparency in all expense-related activities.
  • Partner with the Controller and Accounting leadership to analyze expense trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support forecasting efforts.

Storage & Freight Analyst

Allenberg Cotton, Louis Dreyfus Company
Cordova, TN
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Oversee and maintain control and workflow of the Accounts Payable mailbox.
  • Assign and distribute open invoices to the Freight Associates and/or any other Associates that are available to help during peak season. Maintain daily analysis of beginning open balance, number of invoices distributed and to whom, how many invoices were processed and by whom, and the number of invoices sent back to the International Execution and Domestic Logistic teams for corrections and/or missing information.
  • Ensure invoices are being processed within the weekly time frame per the business leaders’ expectations. Maintain weekly analysis of outstanding items submitted and not corrected and/or returned for processing from the International Execution and Domestic Logistic teams.
  • Evaluate the team’s staffing level to make recommendations accordingly based on volume analysis to ensure payment requirements are met.
  • Identify, develop, and execute Freight and Storage Accounting processes and operating systems that improve efficiency and accuracy within the department. Work with the International Execution and Domestic Logistics teams to identify system issues within Atlas, C4, and EWR in order to propose resolutions while also meeting Treasury requirements.
  • Review and approve monthly Storage Reconciliation. Assist the Accounts Payable Associates (Storage) with resolving escalated discrepancies beyond their scope within the International Execution and Warehousing teams.
  • Drive weekly International Execution and Domestic Logistics meetings to ensure all invoices are being always processed and accounted for.
  • Clear out all invoices that have been assigned and processed in SAP.
  • Monitor and track invoices not processed in a timely manner and not returned to the appropriate person for additional verification. Maintain and track discrepancies with invoices sent to the International Execution and Domestic Logistics teams.
  • Act as a liaison between the International Execution and Domestic Logistics teams, Hauliers and Warehouses on all discrepancies to ensure validation and implementation of all invoices due within a timely manner.
  • Prepare and release payments in Trax or SAP as a backup to the AP Supervisor
  • Prepare and submit transfers within Quantum as a backup to the AP Supervisor

Accounts Payable Lead

Allenberg Cotton, Louis Dreyfus Company
Cordova, TN
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Compiled, coded, and submitted daily invoices to batches for payment.
  • Processed all payments, including wires, checks, ACH, and transfers, accurately and in a timely manner, optimizing the company’s cash flow management.
  • Managed the AP e-mail inbox, ensuring prompt invoice processing and responding to internal and external inquiries proactively.
  • Implemented and maintained systems, procedures, and policies to enhance accounts payable efficiency and accuracy, resulting in streamlined operations.
  • Conducted training on the AP imaging platform, ensuring user compliance and improved efficiency in invoice processing.
  • Maintained an organized filing system for all paid invoices, enabling easy retrieval of records for audits and inquiries.
  • Updated and maintained vendor files in Great Plains and SAP, meticulously verifying vendor banking information for electronic payment processing.
  • Ensured timely completion and filing of IRS Form W-9’s, maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Participated in month-end and quarter-end close activities, by making sure all invoices are processed and coded correctly before the period closes.

Accounts Payable Lead

Porter-Leath
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw and Concur reporting, process, and maintenance of user data.
  • Coordinate and oversee the daily disbursement process, including vendor invoices review/approval, expense coding approval, and payment template reviews.
  • Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
  • Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management, and vendors.
  • Prepared and managed 1099’s, maintaining accurate records in the Accounting System.
  • Ensured the month-end accounts payable cut-off was met, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
  • Reviewed and reconciled monthly AP aging, providing insightful analysis on aged balances, and resolving outstanding issues promptly.
  • Prepared journal entries as needed to support financial reporting and maintain accurate records.

Sr Lease Account Manager

CBRE
Memphis, TN
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Resolved critical issues for clients by researching and gathering information about payment transactions, lease terms and other relevant items.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Serves as a member of a transition team, if needed, to get a new account set up and operating quickly and efficiently
  • Conduct financial analysis/accounting as appropriate, including AR/AP, rent rolls, and budgets in accordance with required accounting principles (GAAP, Tax, Cash, etc.).

Operations Accountant

GI Partners
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Processing Accounts Payable, ensuring proper approvals and coding to process weekly check runs.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets, and other transactions.
  • Monthly Journal Entries

Sr Accounts Payable Accountant

Amyris Inc
Emeryville, CA
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for full-cycle AP, including general ledger support.
  • Process various types of accounts payable transactions through SAP in a timely manner
  • Process 3-way and 2-way match
  • Prepared and managed 1099’s, maintaining accurate records in the Accounting System.
  • Ensured the month-end accounts payable cut-off was met, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
  • Reviewed and reconciled monthly AP aging, providing insightful analysis on aged balances and resolving outstanding issues promptly.
  • Effectively oversaw intern assistance in the accounts payable area, optimizing the team’s productivity.
  • Prepared journal entries as needed to support financial reporting and maintain accurate records.

Accounts Payable Accountant II

Square Inc
San Francisco, CA
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
  • Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Responsible for monthly AP Trade and AP Aging Reports
  • Provide management monthly metric reports and analysis.
  • Provide backup support of other AP functions.

Accounts Payable Accountant I

Wright Medical HQ
Memphis, TN
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Maintain petty cash accounts and log all outgoing disbursements.
  • Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
  • Delivered superior level of customer service to all business clients.
  • Keep track of credits owed to the company and ensure all credits are properly applied to vendor payments.
  • Reconcile payable reports each month to confirm that all amounts paid were accurate.

Accounting Specialist, Expense Lead

Salesforce.com HQ
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
  • Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Ask.com
San Francisco, Oakland, CA
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
  • Handle all expense reports through Concur.
  • Approve and run payment for Expense Reports through Oracle iExpense.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Pandora HQ
Oakland, CA
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Process daily AP invoices and assist with weekly check runs (checks, ACH, wires) for global payments.
  • Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
  • Collaborates with Purchasing to ensure invoices are properly matched to purchase orders.
  • Maintain accurate AP records and files to ensure compliance with IRS rules.
  • Manage vendor profiles and records.
  • Process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with reimbursement policy
  • Heavily involved in optimizing Oracle AP process

Payroll Clerk/Accountant

The Conco Companies
Concord, CA
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Manage payroll of 800+ employees – Certified Payroll, prevailing wage jobs and non-certified jobs
  • Audit to make sure all job costs, cost codes, SI codes and department codes are correct.
  • Remain in contact with unions to ensure that union dues are being paid by union members.
  • Keep headcount of one of the company’s largest projects located in Los Angeles, CA and report numbers to company President, Vice President, and Dispatchers
  • Assist in on-boarding of new hires by scanning and copying I-9 documents and employee information into the master database.

Education

No Degree - Accounting and Finance

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
12.2026

Skills

  • Technical Skills/Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Concur
  • Auditing Proficiency
  • Vendor Account Monitoring
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Accounts Payable
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Document Coding and Classification
  • Auditing
  • QuickBooks
  • SAP
  • Oracle R12
  • Oracle Fusion

Timeline

Storage & Freight Analyst

Allenberg Cotton, Louis Dreyfus Company
12.2023 - 09.2024

Accounts Payable Lead

Allenberg Cotton, Louis Dreyfus Company
11.2021 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable Lead

Porter-Leath
11.2020 - 06.2021

Sr Lease Account Manager

CBRE
02.2020 - 08.2020

Operations Accountant

GI Partners
09.2019 - 01.2020

Sr Accounts Payable Accountant

Amyris Inc
03.2019 - 09.2019

Accounts Payable Accountant II

Square Inc
11.2018 - 03.2019

Accounts Payable Accountant I

Wright Medical HQ
12.2017 - 11.2018

Accounting Specialist, Expense Lead

Salesforce.com HQ
09.2016 - 11.2017

Accounts Payable Accountant

Ask.com
03.2016 - 09.2016

Accounts Payable Accountant

Pandora HQ
10.2015 - 03.2016

Payroll Clerk/Accountant

The Conco Companies
02.2015 - 10.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance

University of California - Berkeley

Accounting Expense Supervisor

V. Alexander
2024 - Current

No Degree - Accounting and Finance

Xavier University of Louisiana

BS - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
Jamal Donaldson