Tamela Davis
McKinney
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at DX Media Direct LLC, excelling in corporate finance and month-end closing. Proven track record in preparing accurate financial statements and managing payroll for over 20 employees. Adept at team oversight and utilizing QuickBooks to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Skilled Controller bringing 17 years of experience working with an advertising agency organization, as well as 15 years working with financial institutions, auto dealerships and various other organizations facilitating monthly accounting and annual audits. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
DX Media Direct LLC
05.2008 - Current
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Used QuickBooks Online to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Advertising business with $500k in monthly expenses.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Senior Accountant
Owen Lyons, CPA & Associates
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Audit Manager/Semi Senior Accountant
R.C. Neal, PC (Ralph Neal, CPA)
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-1992
Accounting
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Corporate finance
- Month-end closing
- QuickBooks expertise
- Processing payments
- Preparing financial statements
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Financial document review
- Staff management
- Financial statement review
- AP/AR invoicing
- Team oversight
Timeline
Controller
DX Media Direct LLC
05.2008 - Current
Senior Accountant
Owen Lyons, CPA & Associates
01.2003 - 05.2008
Audit Manager/Semi Senior Accountant
R.C. Neal, PC (Ralph Neal, CPA)
01.1993 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northeastern State University
Accounting
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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