Tonya Davis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accounting professional with experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and enforcing internal controls. Strong track record of GAAP compliance and operational efficiency improvements across multiple industries. Master’s degree in accounting; CPA certification in progress.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Genuine Replacement Parts
Atlanta
05.2021 - 04.2026
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax compliance including multi-state sales tax reporting to maintain financial integrity.
- Managed budgeting process and monitored budget performance to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Collaborated with CFO and cross-functional teams to enhance financial planning, forecasting, and support business growth initiatives.
- Coordinate year-end audits and serve as principal liaison with external audit firms to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Perform account reconciliations to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Support treasury activities including cash flow management and expense oversight.
Senior Accounting Manager
Chime Solutions
Atlanta
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed accounting staff of eight, delegating financial responsibilities and accounting tasks to enhance team efficiency.
- Review the general ledgers' accounts, payrolls, budgets, cash receipts, and financial assets.
- Reviewed transactions and debts, performing weekly cash flow forecasting to support informed financial decision-making.
- Provided all accounting and financial reports and documents needed by the external auditors.
- Evaluated financial transactions to ensure they comply with GAAP principles.
- Created financial reports from data analysis, providing recommendations to business stakeholders to guide strategic initiatives.
- Implemented and enforced internal controls to maximize protection of assets, policies, and workflow.
- Developed financial and accounting policies and workflows.
Accounting Specialist
Johnson & Freeman, Attorneys
Atlanta
03.2012 - 11.2016
- Served as primary accounting contact for attorneys, staff, and vendors, resolving billing and financial issues to ensure seamless operations.
- Managed billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and escrow accounts ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Reviewed month-end cash flow statements, income and expenditure accounts, and balance sheets to provide accurate financial insights.
- Collaborated closely with external CPA firm on annual reviews and income tax return preparation.
- Assisted in preparing schedules for annual financial statement reviews by CPA firm, facilitating timely compliance and reporting.
- Prepared annual and monthly general ledger budgets by office and practice group
Senior Accountant/Office Manager
Excel Eye Care
Atlanta
06.2007 - 09.2012
- Prepare annual license renewals, monthly sales tax, quarterly payroll tax, annual business tax, and annual property tax.
- Process payroll and contractor payments using outside payroll module.
- Work closely with billing and collection managers maintaining the accounting integrity for all GL month end input for revenue, collections, and write offs.
- Controlled and maintained accurate month-end inventory and cost of goods sold records in collaboration with purchasing and receiving managers.
- Recorded month end journal entries and adjustments.
- Prepared internal financial and operational reports for managerial review, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
- Assisted department managers with business and financial issues, providing support for informed decision-making.
- Process all daily banking activities as well as processing capital lease documents with medical equipment vendors.
- Coordinated office hours and responsibilities for twenty staff members across seven locations.
Staff Accountant
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne
01.1997 - 12.2007
- Executed month-end closing processes with supporting work papers for 15-18 clients, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by firm partners.
- Filed payroll tax, sales tax, and other required monthly and quarterly client filings, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for Individuals, S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships, Trusts, and Not-for-profits
- Coordinated routine client inquiries and gathered necessary information for financial and tax return preparation.
- Conducted tax research for complex and unusual situations.
- Trained clients on accounting and payroll software.
Education
Master of Science - Corporate Accounting
Strayer University
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
05-2017
Skills
- GAAP compliance
- Financial reporting
- Annual budget preparation
- Financial forecasting
- Budgeting proficiency
- Financial analysis expertise
- Financial auditing skills
- Internal controls management
- Compliance oversight
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts receivable management
- Closing the books process
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Oracle software
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite proficiency
- Accounting principles knowledge
- Accounting firm experience
- NetSuite proficiency
Timeline
Controller
Genuine Replacement Parts
05.2021 - 04.2026
Senior Accounting Manager
Chime Solutions
09.2016 - 02.2021
Accounting Specialist
Johnson & Freeman, Attorneys
03.2012 - 11.2016
Senior Accountant/Office Manager
Excel Eye Care
06.2007 - 09.2012
Staff Accountant
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne
01.1997 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Corporate Accounting
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Strayer University