Sharon Davis
Greenville
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with extensive experience at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa, excelling in financial analysis and reporting. Proven track record in enhancing accounting processes and mentoring teams. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and recognized for exceptional organizational skills, driving accuracy and compliance in financial operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and presented reports to management.
- I analyze financial data to identify trends, assess performance, and support decision-making.
- I ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax laws, and other regulations.
- I supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff.
- I oversee internal and external audits.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance accounting procedures.
- Prepared monthly balance inquiries to meet deadlines set by Executive Management.
Revenue Accounting Supervisor
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa
01.2018 - 07.2022
- As Revenue Accounting Supervisor, I am responsible for the daily supervision and direction of the Revenue Department Audit Team.
- Ensured accurate entry of all generated revenue into accounting system, conducting thorough reviews and investigations to correct errors and inconsistencies in financial master report.
- Conducted daily audits and reviews of all paperwork for accuracy and clarity in accordance with company and state regulations.
- My role consists of all property audits and review of all generated revenue producing departments on a daily basis.
- Reconciled and maintained books, ledgers, and accounts by analyzing information from all departments and venues for accuracy.
- I prepare daily Revenue Journals for property management to review financial information for the department heads and the General Manager.
- Cultivated professional relationships with other departments to produce exceptions and variance reports addressing violations of legal ledgers and controlled paperwork discrepancies.
- I provide weekly meetings with front line auditors by training and cross training them on improper infractions and upcoming system and software changes within the department.
- Present financial information monthly to the Director of Finance and respond within a timely manner to resulting inquiries.
Revenue Audit Lead
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared daily audit reports for management of the Casino’s Table Games, Slots, Cage, Hotel, and Food and Beverage.
- Monitored completion of audits by Audit Clerks, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial journal reports.
- Trained auditors on system data and software usage across the property to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Prepared daily audit reports for management covering the Casino's Table Games, Slots, Cage, Hotel, and Food and Beverage.
- Researched, investigated, and corrected data variances and discrepancies from Gaming and Non-Gaming Departments.
- I assured that all MS Gaming and Tax Commission rules and regulations were adhered to accordance with GAAP.
Revenue Audit Supervisor
Trop Casino Greenville
05.2015 - 03.2017
- As Revenue Audit Supervisor, I supervised Audit Clerks in their completion of all audits to ensure accuracy, without errors and inconsistencies on the property Financial Reports.
- Ensured accuracy of payment of W2G gaming taxes was applied to all jackpots and promotional events throughout the casino property.
- Conducted monthly audits for gaming and non-gaming departments by researching and correcting financial variances.
- I performed daily audits accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and documents from audit results.
- Researched, investigated, and corrected financial variances and discrepancies from audits to maintain accuracy in reporting.
- I provided training with all new hires and Leads on all system software for daily entries.
- Prepared weekly schedules and assignments for audit clerks to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with Controller and Director of Finance to prepare requested financial and statistical analysis reports.
Revenue Auditor
Trop Casino Greenville
02.2014 - 05.2015
- As Revenue Auditor, I prepared daily operating reports for all casino gaming and non-gaming revenue departments.
- Conducted daily audits to ensure accuracy of generated paperwork prior to submission of master journal.
- I reviewed source documents from various gaming areas for compliance with the minimum internal control standards and company polices.
- Ensured adherence to all Title 31 (CTRA) rules and regulations mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- Entered daily revenue information into journal entry format for general ledger uploads, facilitating accurate financial reporting.
- Ensured orderly and updated filing and storage of audit paperwork for efficient access and compliance.
- Trained staff on minimum internal control standards and company policies.
Manager
Fred’s Dollar Store
Rolling Fork
10.2007 - 06.2013
- Managed daily store operations and supervised Assistant Managers and Employees.
- Supported Assistant Store Manager in ordering merchandise and maintained records for payroll, scheduling, cash register, deposits, and receipts.
- I performed all weekly P&L and operational expenses for the store operation.
- Monitored, analyzed inventory shrink reduction and loss controls with the Regional Manager on a Quarterly Basis.
- Trained and Coached all front line team members on Customer Services (Team Building, Customer Service and Know Your Customers) for the store.
- Coordinated store renovations and planograms during special promotions and events.
- Supervised, trained, and developed store team members on Fred’s Dollar Store operating practices and procedures under the guidance of the Regional Manager.
Assistant Manager
Fred’s Dollar Store
Greenville
08.2005 - 10.2007
- Utilized leadership and coaching abilities to guide and direct 20+ employees in achieving store objectives.
- Maintained payroll and store expenses in line with company goals, implementing strategies that supported profitable sales.
- Assisted Store Manager with daily store operations, including internal and external controls per company guidelines.
- Created high-margin item displays that contributed to weekly sales increases.
- Organized merchandise displays strategically throughout the store to enhance product visibility.
- Supported recruitment efforts by screening and interviewing potential job candidates.
- I opened and closed the store by utilizing safety measures to protect assets.
- AS Assistant Manager, I assisted in management with everyday store operations.
- Delivered exceptional Managerial skills to advance to a manager position within the company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-1989
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Word processing
- Typing
- 10-key calculator
- Filing
- Gaming System Oasis
- Infinium-GL
- Key Tracer
- Key Watcher
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Stratton Warren Purchasing System
- Budgeting
- Customer Service
- Opera Software
References
Upon Request
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Accounting Manager
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa
07.2022 - Current
Revenue Accounting Supervisor
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa
01.2018 - 07.2022
Revenue Audit Lead
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa
03.2017 - 01.2018
Revenue Audit Supervisor
Trop Casino Greenville
05.2015 - 03.2017
Revenue Auditor
Trop Casino Greenville
02.2014 - 05.2015
Manager
Fred’s Dollar Store
10.2007 - 06.2013
Assistant Manager
Fred’s Dollar Store
08.2005 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Jackson State University