Skylar Davis
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented financial operations professional with experience supporting high-volume account portfolios, account reconciliations, and compliance-driven processes. Proven ability to manage complex financial data, ensure accuracy across multiple accounts, and support month-end close activities in fast-paced environments. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally to maintain strong internal controls, audit-ready documentation, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Community Manager
Friedman Real Estate
02.2025 - Current
- Support day-to-day financial operations for a multi-unit residential portfolio, including rent processing, account monitoring, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end close support by reviewing resident ledgers, deposits, and account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
- Prepare and document statements of deposits, credits, concessions, and financial adjustments, maintaining clear and audit-ready records.
- Support reconciliation of resident sub-ledgers to internal financial records, identifying variances and coordinating timely resolution.
- Monitor accounts receivable activity and assist with variance analysis and follow-up on outstanding balances as needed.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, lease requirements, and applicable state and local regulations related to financial and operational processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with property management and corporate accounting teams to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Sr. Collections Specialist
Central Transport, LLC
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Manage and reconcile a high-volume portfolio of approximately 60 national accounts, overseeing $8.4M in outstanding balances with a focus on accuracy and timely resolution.
- Perform detailed account analysis to identify discrepancies, payment variances, and required adjustments.
- Process financial corrections, documentation, and account updates to ensure alignment between internal records and client accounts.
- Support month-end reporting activities by ensuring accounts are current, documented, and audit-ready.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to resolve complex account issues and improve collection workflows.
Leasing Manager
Equity Residential
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported financial and operational oversight for a large residential portfolio, ensuring accuracy in rent charges, deposits, credits, and resident account balances.
- Assisted with review and reconciliation of resident ledgers, identifying discrepancies and coordinating timely resolution to maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepared and reviewed statements of deposits and account activity in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored accounts receivable activity and supported collection efforts to reduce delinquencies and improve overall portfolio performance.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls, lease provisions, and applicable local and state regulations related to financial and operational processes.
- Coordinated cross-functionally with property management, maintenance, and corporate teams to support accurate reporting and efficient operations.
Leasing Specialist
Waterton Residential
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed high-volume inbound and outbound communications, responding to inquiries from prospective and current clients in a timely and professional manner.
- Coordinated and supported resident-facing initiatives designed to improve retention and overall satisfaction, contributing to stable occupancy levels.
- Conducted property tours and presentations, clearly communicating unit features, pricing structures, and lease terms to support informed decision-making.
- Performed routine inspections of vacant units to ensure readiness and compliance prior to occupancy, supporting operational efficiency and turnover timelines.
- Evaluated applicant eligibility by reviewing financial documentation and background information to mitigate risk and support sound leasing decisions.
- Supported renewal efforts by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to increased lease renewal rates.
Customer Service Representative
University of Southern California
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Supported high-volume inbound communications while adhering to strict data security, confidentiality, and internal policy requirements.
- Processed routine account transactions and accurately documented customer interactions in internal systems to support reporting and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
El Camino College
Torrance, CA01-2026
High School Diploma -
Learning Works Charter
Pasadena, CA06.2017
Skills
- Financial Operations Support
- Account Reconciliation & Variance Analysis
- Month-End Close Support
- Balance Sheet & Sub-Ledger Review
- Accounts Receivable Monitoring
- Payment Processing & Financial Adjustments
- Financial Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Data Accuracy & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Community Manager
Friedman Real Estate
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Collections Specialist
Central Transport, LLC
06.2024 - 02.2025
Leasing Manager
Equity Residential
10.2022 - 02.2024
Leasing Specialist
Waterton Residential
03.2020 - 10.2022
Customer Service Representative
University of Southern California
07.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
Learning Works Charter