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Racquel L. Davis

Little Elm,TX

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Quarterra, excelling in financial analysis and compliance. Proven expertise in Yardi property management and critical thinking, driving accurate month-end closes and successful budget preparations. Recognized for mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring meticulous financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Quarterra
Irving, TX
07.2017 - Current
  • Reconcile and analyze various company general ledger accounts monthly
  • Prepare and input journal entries for all communities; ensures entries are accurate and include supporting documentation
  • Mentor and partner with staff accountants to coordinate property needs, including but not limited to payment of taxes, account transfers, or other items
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes
  • Assist in preparation of audit and tax schedules and returns
  • Review monthly variance reports for accurate month to date and year to date explanations
  • Communicate with community managers weekly for additional financial information
  • Assist community and regional managers with annual budget preparation

Accountant

Greystar
Irving, TX
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Perform bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit; made mortgage payments and distribution calculations
  • Review invoices and payroll entries for correct coding; confirmed past residents address with property managers for return and outstanding checks
  • Communicate with property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for client reporting
  • Post pre-close journal entries for all properties; review financials for additional accruals and reclassification
  • Tie out all financial reports before submitting for final review
  • Complete required revenue and expense spreadsheets for client reporting package
  • Run and complete owner reports in Acute PDF for client review
  • Answer client emails regarding financial package in a timely manner

Accountant/Auditor Professional III

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Jackson, MS
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Review weekly AP check run for accuracy and adjust report to amount approved by the CFO
  • Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by vendor, check run date, and different departments of the company
  • Approve all invoices for appropriate documentation and coding prior to payment
  • Maintain purchase order processing system; correspond with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases
  • Process and analyze monthly entries for rents, prepaid expenses and insurances
  • Manage petty cash accounts each quarter for the hospital and local clinics
  • Reconcile bank statements for multiple locations throughout the state with in-house reports from various systems
  • Prepare 1099 forms for vendors and file with other state agencies and the IRS

Regional Accountant

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Irving, TX
05.2012 - 06.2015
  • Review all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure and classification
  • Work close with AP & AR teams to assure accuracy of coding and billing to grants, state offices, and all corresponding journal entries
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all active grants
  • Review all budget preparation for multiple states and government grants, along with budget inputs, modifications, and balances
  • Constant communication with regional directors regarding new and expiring grants, budget adjustments, and personnel changes for various states
  • Process weekly and monthly payroll for up to 10 states
  • Reconcile grants; may include research of payment and correct discrepancies for several accounts
  • Review and release all cash receipts with proper coding for assigned states

Education

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Mississippi State University

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel and Word
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Outlook management
  • SharePoint collaboration
  • CPSI and Athena
  • Concur expense management
  • OneSite accounting software
  • Yardi property management
  • Adaptive Insights analytics
  • AvidXchange processing
  • Ops technology integration
  • Alpha and numeric data entry
  • 10-key data entry
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Task planning and prioritization
  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Document problem-solving
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Decision-making expertise

Timeline

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Quarterra
07.2017 - Current

Accountant

Greystar
06.2016 - 07.2017

Accountant/Auditor Professional III

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
06.2015 - 06.2016

Regional Accountant

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
05.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Mississippi State University
Racquel L. Davis