Accountant

ALFONSO J. DAVIS

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

AP Travel & Expense Analyst (CONTRACT) HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC July 2026 – Oct 2026

• Served as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, and student inquiries on travel entitlements and reimbursement procedures, advising on university travel policy, visa requirements, and documentation for domestic and international travel.

• Reviewed and approved FY25 Spend Authorizations and expense reports in a timely manner, verifying policy compliance, supporting documentation, and accurate coding prior to reimbursement using AirPortal

• Acquired and consolidated data from multiple sources to deliver FY25 monthly reconciliation reports manually on Excel spreadsheet.

• Analyzed and interpreted travel and entitlement guidelines to resolve complex travel issues, escalating and coordinating with the internal team and stakeholders as needed.

• Provided responsive, professional customer service through the department’s shared mailboxes, communicating policy updates and answering travel and reimbursement inquiries. Budget Analyst EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE, Washington, DCJuly 2025 – Mar 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. Travel Accountant (CONTRACT) INTL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, Washington, DC Aug - Nov 2024

• Conducted daily audits of 100+ corporate credit card transactions, ensuring precise Merchant Category Code (MCC) classifications and compliance with company expense policies using SAP Concur.

• Managed end-to-end processing of approximately 50 travel-related invoices and payment vouchers weekly, maintaining accuracy and timeliness within Microsoft Dynamics XL.

• Monitored and reconciled travel expense accounts in accordance with LM2 schedule guidelines, upholding adherence to internal financial controls and regulatory standards.

• Reconciled monthly corporate travel accounts and prepared detailed expense reports to support budget forecasting and variance analysis for senior management review.

• 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 center Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant CWA LOCAL 1180, New York, NY Sept 2017 - July 2024

• Maintained a flawless audit record over six consecutive audit cycles from 2018–2024, demonstrating consistent accuracy, accountability, and adherence to established accounting standards.

• Identified and prevented over $75,000 in fraudulent financial activity through proactive oversight of banking transactions, billing processes, and internal controls, safeguarding organizational assets.

• 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 comprehensive annual budget reports and monthly financial statements for executive board review, supporting data-driven decision-making at the leadership level.

• Performed monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of general ledger entries in accordance with GAAP principles. AP Accountant (CONTRACT) BEAM LIVING, New York, NY April - 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. Payroll Bookkeeper RAIN HOME HEALTH 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 on a monthly basis, verifying 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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