Manager Management

KAREN Y. DAVIS

• Detroit, MI ***** • • 313-***-****

*** ****** *-* ablhgs@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly organized and detail focused Accounting Assistant receiving four years of exceptional audits from

outside CPA firm, while facilitating financial reporting and cash handling in deadline oriented

environments. I addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable, close

out of expired agreements and debt collection. I ensured federal 501(c)3 compliance with A/P and A/R files

and records in accordance with organizations policies and federal not for profit regulations. I also became

responsible for providing accounting advice, technical assistance and training in specialized grant fund

administration and management to other supporting staff, enabling organization’s consistent receipt of both

private and public funds.

• Financially mature skill set in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling

accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.

Established computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks with abilities to quickly

learn proprietary systems/applications

Skill Proficiencies

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Inventory Management Financial Statement Preparation & Analysis 501(c)(3) Reporting

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Strategic Planning Accounts Payable/Receivable Management Staff Benefits Liaison

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science, Business Administration - Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY – Detroit, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freedom House – Detroit, MI 2005 – 2009

Financial Coordinator

Coordinated all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and

recording all transactions with strict attention to detail. Provided assistance to professional, administrative

and management personnel in the planning, development and administration of organization’s operating

budget. Reconciled various detailed general, restricted, designated and auxiliary accounts; monitored status

of revenues and expenditures. Generated bank deposits, verified and balanced receipts.

Organized, scheduled and maintained calendar of appointments, and coordinated meetings and travel

itineraries. Researched and resolved billing and collections disputes. Performed all other administrative

duties as required.

Key Contributions:

Served as grant manager; reported, submitted and facilitated scheduled financial disbursements from

various governmental and private funding sources

Administered staff calendar, tracked vacation days and absences and maintained personnel and salary

records and answered phone

Prepared related statistical reports, analysis and summaries of budget activities

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KAYS ACCOUNTING SERVICES – Detroit, MI 1996 – 2006

Executive Bookkeeper; Senior Tax Preparer

Managed financial transactions and record keeping with strict attention to detail. Verified and posted transactions

to general ledger. Reconciled and balanced accounts and computed interest rates. Compiled statistical reports for

management. Generated monthly statements and invoices for customers. Developed and processed Small Business

Start-Up Plans, Financial projections and assisted in credit and lending administration

Key Contributions:

Reconciled bank balances, credit accounts and general ledger accounts, established credit lines and set

up credit accounts with vendors

Provided bookkeeping services to produce periodic Statement of Financial Position, Profit-Loss and

Earnings Ratio Review

Prepared appropriate individual and small business federal, state and local income tax returns

COMERICA, INC. – Detroit, MI 1998– 2004

Financial Analyst; Commercial Credit Specialist

Generated monthly review and financial analysis reports of departmental absorption of internal operating

units. Identified and explained financial variances, highlights and analysis of trend reports presented in

financial statements. Coordinated preparation of annual financial plans, periodic forecasts, and market-

segment strategic plans. Ensured current implementation and on-going compliance with applicable Financial

Accounting Standards and all internal policies.

Key Contributions:

Monitored loan covenants, collateral review, credit quality review and cash flow analysis included in

post closing credit portfolio

Coordinated preparation of annual financial plans, periodic forecasts, and market-segment strategic

plans

Assisted Credit Administration Officers/Lenders in preparing final loan approval package, presented to

Loan Committee

H&R BLOCK. – Detroit, MI 2004– 2007

Tax Specialist II.

Responsible for preparing complete and accurate tax returns. Greeted clients to and sold auxiliary H&R

Block financial products and services. Assisted district manager in implementing district operating plan.

Communicated effectively in person, by phone and in writing.

Key Contributions:

Served as an information source to clients, staff, vendors and the general public; answered questions,

provided information and resolved routine problems regarding operations and services.

Ensured implementation of HR Block policies and procedures to increase effectiveness and office

efficiency

Advised taxpayer of payment/credit options, programs of tax liability issues, investment planning and

retirement savings

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