Accountant

ALFONSO J. DAVIS

Accountant

Washington, DC • 347-***-**** • *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Accountant with 10+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and fraud prevention across nonprofit, labor union, and government-adjacent organizations. Demonstrated success streamlining accounts payable/receivable operations, administering payroll for large workforces, and maintaining clean audit records. Proven ability to identify and recover funds through meticulous financial oversight. CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Payroll Administration • Grant Compliance & Financial Reporting • Fraud Detection & Prevention • Budget Analysis & Cash Flow Management • Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation • Audit Preparation CERTIFICATIONS

• Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certification — Issued December 2024 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Travel and Expense Analyst Howard University Washington, DC July 2026 – Present

• Responsible for processing FY25 travel and reimbursement actions manually on excel spreadsheets.

• Manage day-to-day travel operations including the review and approval of Spend Authorizations, profile updates, and reimbursement requests on SAP Concur and Workday.

• Reconcile corporate credit card feeds, monitor credit limits, and handle delinquencies or personal charge recoveries

Budget Analyst East River Family Strengthening Collaborative Washington, DC July 2025 – March 2026

• Managed three grants totaling up to $3 million including expenditure monitoring and financial reporting on restricted funds successfully.

• Led preparation of annual audits and coordinated documentation for external auditors from FY23 and FY24.

• Directed accounts payable and classified revenues and journal entries for $3 million grant-funded programs in OBO.

• Created up to 10 new GL revenue accounts and reconciled seven bank, credit card, and payroll accounts in QBO.

• Collaborated with Director of Finance to ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly reimbursement invoices totaling over $100K of adjustments and current cost reimbursement worksheet FY25 and FY26. Contract Travel Accountant International Brotherhood of Teamsters Washington, DC Aug 2024 – Nov 2024

• Audited 100+ credit card transactions daily, ensuring accurate MCC classification using SAP Concur.

• Processed an average of 50 travel-related invoices and vouchers weekly via Microsoft Dynamics XL.

• Applied LM2 schedule guidelines for expense account monitoring and adherence to internal financial controls.

• Collaborated with the travel management team to ensure vendor invoices, airline, hotel, and car rental charges were accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate cost centers.

• Assisted in the development and enforcement of corporate travel policies, providing guidance to employees on reimbursable expenses and documentation requirements.

• Coordinated with external vendors and internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies, disputed charges, and outstanding travel-related liabilities in a timely manner. Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant CWA Local 1180 New York, NY Sep 2017 – Jul 2024

• Maintained a perfect audit record from 2018–2024 across six consecutive audit cycles.

• Identified and prevented over $75,000 in fraudulent financial activities through vigilant oversight of banking and billing.

• Administered cash flow management and full-cycle accounts payable/receivable functions utilizing QuickBooks Pro, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and agency-specific financial regulations.

• Prepared monthly financial documents for executive board review.

• Supported external auditors during annual audit engagements by preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Contract AP Accountant Beam Living New York, NY Apr 2017 – Aug 2017

• Successfully resolved over $100,000 in outstanding payable balances within a 30-day period by leveraging Nexus and MRI software to streamline vendor account management and payment prioritization.

• Efficiently processed an average of 200 vendor invoices weekly, ensuring the accurate coding, approval routing, and timely disbursement of payments in accordance with established payment terms and internal controls.

• Prepared and issued manual vendor invoices and administered weekly payroll for a workforce of 50 union and administrative employees, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and company compensation policies.

• Performed property-level bank reconciliations and executed month-end closing procedures, including the posting of accruals and journal entries to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Reviewed and verified invoice documentation for completeness and accuracy, identifying and resolving discrepancies, duplicate payments, and unapproved charges prior to disbursement to minimize financial risk.

• Maintained and strengthened vendor relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for payment inquiries, statement reconciliations, and dispute resolution, ensuring timely and professional communication with all external partners.

• Assisted in the preparation of accounts payable aging reports and cash requirement forecasts, providing senior management with actionable insights to support effective cash flow planning and financial decision- making.

Payroll Bookkeeper RAIN Total Care Bronx, NY Mar 2014 – Aug 2015

• Spearheaded the successful implementation of the PayPro payroll system, resulting in an estimated

$100,000 in cost savings through improved payroll accuracy, automated adjustments, and the elimination of manual processing errors.

• Administered bi-weekly payroll processing for a workforce of 400–600 employees, ensuring precise calculation of wages, deductions, and withholdings in full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Maintained comprehensive payroll records for both office and field staff, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies while accurately recording corresponding journal entries to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

• Reconciled payroll-related general ledger accounts monthly and verified that all payroll transactions, tax liabilities, and benefit deductions were accurately reflected in the company's financial statements. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Workday • QuickBooks Online/Pro • SAP Concur • Microsoft Dynamics XL • ADP • Paychex • Nexus • MRI • NetSuite • Oracle/PeopleSoft • PayPro • Microsoft Office 365

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