John Davis

Detail-oriented accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in high-volume transaction environments, specializing in reconciliation, settlement balancing, and financial data analysis. Proven expertise in SAP, journal entries, and month-end close, with a strong track record of supporting audit processes and collaborating across teams to resolve discrepancies. Adept at leveraging advanced Excel skills to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting in fast-paced, remote settings.

SR SAP Retail Sales Audit Representative / Operations Accountant - TravelCenters of America

(2013-09 - 2025-12)

• Oversaw daily settlement balancing and reconciliation of high-volume sales transactions across the company, ensuring accuracy and completeness in SAP CAR and ReconNet systems.
• Prepared and recorded general ledger journal entries, analyzed and reconciled assigned revenue and expense accounts, and supported month-end closing activities for retail accounting.
• Researched, evaluated, and resolved unbalanced entries and variances, providing concise explanations and escalating issues to appropriate departments for timely resolution.
• Collaborated with internal teams, store managers, and offshore partners to address transaction discrepancies, missing data, and customer inquiries related to payment processing.
• Assisted with external and SOX audit requests, delivering detailed reports and supporting documentation on clearing and settlement activity.
• Developed and executed efficient reconciliation processes for various accounts, utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functions and ReconNet reconciliation software.

Assistant General Manager - TravelCenters of America

(2005-02 - 2013-09)

• Managed daily operations and financial processes, including scheduling, inventory management, and staff training, in a high-volume retail environment.
• Analyzed financial data, prepared reports for senior management, and identified opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and maintained high standards for customer service and transaction accuracy.

Site Accounting Representative / Senior Cashier - TravelCenters of America

(1997-08 - 2005-01)

• Processed and reconciled financial transactions using SAP and accounting software, ensuring accuracy in debit, credit, and total account entries.
• Classified, recorded, and summarized financial data for reporting and audit purposes; maintained inventory and payroll records.
• Checked figures, postings, and documents for mathematical accuracy and proper coding, supporting daily and month-end reconciliation tasks.

Bachelor of Science - Accounting - University of Phoenix (2012-09)