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WAKITA DAVIS

Ft. Washington,MD

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

The Salvation Army
04.2023 - Current
  • Accounts Payable – batching, coding for multiple programs and Organization payables
  • Provide support to the Staff Accountants, ensured that payables were paid promptly with minimal errors
  • Reconciliations of accounts to include Programs funded by the Government, and Emergency assistance
  • Processed ACH payables to the bank for organization payables, along with payables to assist clients in need
  • Processed payables for 12 locations
  • Assisted with processing reports for programs
  • Bank Deposits
  • Vendor set up and Vendor maintenance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.

Accounting Manager

EF CONCEPTS, INC
10.2013 - Current
    • Oversee the Accounting, and HR Department
    • Ensure that each department ran smoothly and efficiently with minimum error
    • Tasked with the responsibility of travelling to clients and handling there Accounting needs
    • Responsible for A/P, A/R processes, and month end reporting
    • Managed vendor/supplier relations
    • Oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions
    • Maintained adherence to corporate accounting standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files
    • When tasked with the duty served as a field bookkeeper would go to local businesses to handle there needs to include AP, AR, General Entries, Bank Reconciliations, and Financial Reports.

AP Specialist LEAD

TELIA CARRIER (through Creative Financial Staffing)
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Processing Invoices through Readsoft
  • Accounts Payable – batching, coding
  • Fixed assets
  • Reconciliations of accounts
  • Assisting with Tax and Invoice research.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing automation tools and reducing manual entry errors.
  • Participated in system upgrades and implementations related to accounts payable functions, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Processed employee expense reports for reimbursement, verifying accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external vendors, fostering positive working relationships.
  • Conducted thorough audits of AP transactions, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and accuracy.
  • High Volume AP for the company 1300 plus invoices monthly.
  • Maintained well-organized filing systems for all accounts payable documents, facilitating easy access when needed for reference or audit purposes.

Staff Accountant

SOME, INC (through Creative Financial Staffing)
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Updated monthly reports
  • Aided with month end reporting to update spreadsheets and reports
  • Assisted the Controller with reports, and account clean up
  • Accounts Payable – batching, coding
  • Reconciliations of accounts
  • Bank Deposits
  • Processed credit card payments/ Posting payments (i.e
  • Checks, ACH, and wire).

AP Specialist

TELIA CARRIER (through Creative Financial Staffing)
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Processing Invoices through Readsoft
  • Accounts Payable – batching, coding
  • Fixed assets
  • Reconciliations of accounts
  • Assisting with Tax and Invoice research.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing automation tools and reducing manual entry errors.
  • Participated in system upgrades and implementations related to accounts payable functions, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Processed employee expense reports for reimbursement, verifying accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external vendors, fostering positive working relationships.
  • Conducted thorough audits of AP transactions, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and accuracy.
  • High Volume AP for the company 1300 plus invoices monthly.
  • Managed invoice discrepancies for timely resolution, improving vendor relationships and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Accounting Associate (Contract Assignment)

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS (through Creative Financial Staffing)
04.2019 - 07.2019
    • Accounts Payable – batching, coding, posting invoices and cutting checks into Abila software
    • Cash disbursements
    • Prepared cash receipts
    • Reconciliations of accounts
    • Ad hoc reports and responded to requests from Senior Accountant
    • Other accounting projects as directed by management.

Accounting Associate (Contract Assignment)

AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (with EF Concepts, Inc.)
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Processed daily cash receipts for entry into Abila system
  • Applied Invoice/membership payments in the “Association Anywhere” system to the appropriate invoice
  • Ran monthly Revenue Recognition reports for deferred accounts
  • Processed monthly Concur reports to ensure It matched employee's American Express
  • Created AR Sponsorship Invoices
  • Booked Receivables
  • Anybill, processed bills daily through Anybill system to ensure proper coding for payment
  • Reconciled the AP account for month end reporting
  • Worked with the membership department to ensure that all payments have been received, processed, and coded properly
  • Completed Journal Entries
  • Processed and completed Payroll Entries
  • Processed and completed Vacation Accruals
  • Processed and completed Investments spreadsheets to include the Journal Entry
  • Completed bank reconciliations
  • Updated account information as required
  • Aided with month end reporting to update spreadsheets and reports
  • Assisted the Controller with budgets, reports, and account clean up
  • Updated the system to prepare for accounting system transition to new software.

Account Associate (Temporary Assignment)

PRB
09.2018 - 10.2018
  • Processed and coded vendor invoices for payment
  • Filing
  • Updated charitable donations into Donation System
  • Updated membership data
  • Processed and sent out membership enrollment packets
  • Updated monthly reports.

Accounts Payable (Contract Assignment)

National Women's Law Center
03.2018 - 04.2018
  • Processed and coded vendor invoices for payment
  • Processed daily Cash Receipts
  • Filing
  • Updated charitable donations into Raiser's Edge
  • Updated employees leave in Replicon
  • Updated monthly reports
  • Aided with month end reporting to update spreadsheets and reports
  • Assisted the Controller with budgets, reports, and account clean up.

Accounts Receivable (Temporary Assignment)

The Madison Hotel
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Processed vendor invoices to send out for payment
  • Processed guest inquiries regarding billing issues
  • Vendor collections for overdue invoices
  • Processed credit card payments/ Posting payments (i.e
  • Checks, ACH, and wire)
  • Weekly credit meeting
  • Weekly resume meetings for upcoming groups staying with the hotel
  • Filing
  • Closing out closed groups in the system
  • Evention reports
  • OnQ reports
  • Info genius.

Accounting Specialist (Part-time)

ASIA AMERICA INITIATIVE, INC
06.2008 - 10.2013
  • Handle daily A/P processes
  • Managed vendor/supplier relations
  • Oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions
  • Managed the finances for the Philippines Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Meet and exceeded deadlines, and quotas, according to the fast past work load provided
  • Grants Review/Grant Audit-USAID
  • Oversees the AP/AR Department to ensure full accuracy of all company accounts
  • 1099 processing Quarterly tax filing.

Accounts Payable Clerk

SEAFARERS, INC
08.2008 - 11.2009
  • Daily AR checks deposits
  • Heavy weekly AP (roughly 400 checks)
  • Matching & coding
  • Processed and coded vendor invoices for payment
  • Filing
  • Updated charitable donations into Donation System
  • Updated membership data
  • Heavy data entry
  • Updated monthly reports
  • 1099 processing
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Monthly budget meeting.

Accounting Supervisor

WD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Managed the Accounting Department
  • Handle daily A/P processes
  • Managed vendor/supplier relations
  • Oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions
  • Submitted monthly reports to President & CEO
  • Oversees the AP/AR Department to ensure full accuracy of all company accounts
  • Set up new hire benefits
  • Verifies, and posts payment checks to appropriate vendors and/or agencies
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems
  • Ability to utilize an automated accounting system
  • Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices, statements, and other requests for payment
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles.

Data Transcriber

FDA CONSULTING, LLC
01.2006 - 07.2006
  • Heavy Data Entry
  • Converted hand written documents into typed word documents
  • Meet and exceeded deadlines, and quotas, according to the fast-pace work load provided.

HR & Accounting Specialist

PROCUREVIS, INC
11.2004 - 12.2005
  • Designed new employee orientation packets
  • Assisted employees with benefit programs
  • Maintained a variety of complex and confidential records and filing systems for the department
  • Received and reviewed purchase orders
  • Maintain database and spreadsheets for necessary personnel records and management reports
  • Knowledge of standard accounts payable and accounts receivable policies and procedures
  • Processed Invoices for payment
  • Processed Payroll
  • Created Invoices to be sent out to vendors for payment.
  • Coached, trained, and delegated tasks to 4 team members to meet specific department goals.

Education

Business Administration -

Virginia Western Community College

MBA, Accounting -

AIU University
11.2011

BS Accounting -

Strayer University
06.2007

Skills

  • MIP
  • Abila
  • Association Anywhere
  • Solomon
  • QuickBooks
  • Great Plains (GP)
  • Smart Connect
  • GP Integration Manager
  • Kwik tag
  • Peachtree
  • OnQ
  • Evention
  • Raiser's Edge
  • AnyBill
  • Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions
  • Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts
  • Accounts Payable
  • Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • GAAP Standards & Government Regulations
  • Journal Entries & General Ledger
  • Records Organization & Management
  • Palette
  • Readsoft
  • Citrix
  • SAGE
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Support
  • Financial statement review
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Account Updates
  • Project Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • ERP Software

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Program payables process
  • Achieved employee of the quarter for 1st Quarter FY24
  • created a effective accounting flow for processing payables for programs and 12 locations

Timeline

Senior Accountant

The Salvation Army
04.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

SOME, INC (through Creative Financial Staffing)
07.2021 - 11.2021

AP Specialist LEAD

TELIA CARRIER (through Creative Financial Staffing)
07.2019 - 04.2023

AP Specialist

TELIA CARRIER (through Creative Financial Staffing)
07.2019 - 07.2021

Accounting Associate (Contract Assignment)

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS (through Creative Financial Staffing)
04.2019 - 07.2019

Account Associate (Temporary Assignment)

PRB
09.2018 - 10.2018

Accounting Associate (Contract Assignment)

AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (with EF Concepts, Inc.)
05.2018 - 04.2019

Accounts Payable (Contract Assignment)

National Women's Law Center
03.2018 - 04.2018

Accounts Receivable (Temporary Assignment)

The Madison Hotel
09.2017 - 02.2018

Accounting Manager

EF CONCEPTS, INC
10.2013 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

SEAFARERS, INC
08.2008 - 11.2009

Accounting Specialist (Part-time)

ASIA AMERICA INITIATIVE, INC
06.2008 - 10.2013

Accounting Supervisor

WD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC
08.2006 - 08.2008

Data Transcriber

FDA CONSULTING, LLC
01.2006 - 07.2006

HR & Accounting Specialist

PROCUREVIS, INC
11.2004 - 12.2005

Business Administration -

Virginia Western Community College

MBA, Accounting -

AIU University

BS Accounting -

Strayer University

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