Data Entry Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Vendor Maintenance

Alika S. Wickliffe

**** ******* ** • Louisville, KY 40207

***************@*****.*** • 502-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to acquire a position utilizing my knowledge and experience in planning, organizing, and managing multi-faceted complex activities. I prefer a team-oriented environment that will provide a position offering opportunity for personal contribution and professional growth.

Specialized Knowledge:

Cost Accounting

Auditing

Federal Tax

Payroll

Financial Statement

Data entry (10-key)

Accounts Receivable & Payable

General Ledger Reports

Managerial Accounting

QuickBooks

Great Plains Dynamics

Education:

Sullivan University, Louisville, KY

Master of Business Administration GPA: 3.50

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting GPA: 3.36

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Management GPA: 3.41

Associate of Science-Accounting GPA: 3.12

Work History:

LanceSoft LLC (Paramount Global) Cash Analyst Aug 2024 to Jan 2025

review wire transfers and checks received and apply them to customers

Work close Collection team to apply cash and WTH to corresponding invoices

Prepare WTH reports to send to International Tax Team

Prepare daily Unapplied Cash report

Prepare daily cash received report

Work closed to Treasury team to identify unknown wire transfers

Ensure unapplied payments get resolved and applied timely

Process credit card payments

Play an active role during month end close

Responsible of Bank account reconciliation

Write Off uncollectable invoices requested by Collection after verifying AAM approvals

Park DuValle Community Health Center Staff Accountant Apr 2023 to June 2024

Working effectively with Medical Staff, Department Managers and fellow employees.

Prepares and posts journal entries, analyzes account balances for variances, reconciles various financial transactions, general ledger balances, financial records and reports.

Assists with year-end audits.

Ensures data integrity, consistency, and accuracy through proper application of accounting principles.

Assist with various financial-related reporting.

Prepares monthly bank reconciliations, research transactions, and maintain record of outstanding check balances.

Accounts Payable backup when needed, including timely and accurate processing of invoices, including but not limited to reconciling vendor statements, entering invoices, establishing new vendors, obtaining proper approvals and processing payments timely.

Assists with weekly deposits as needed.

Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information, including full compliance with HIPAA.

Assists with quarterly grant reporting.

Maintain capital asset and depreciation schedules.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Alika S. Wickliffe

4501 Cordova Rd • Louisville, KY 40207

***************@*****.*** • 502-***-****

Goforth & Herron, PSC Staff Accountant Nov 2022 to March 2023

Individual & Business Tax Return Preparation

Financial Statement Preparation

Compilations, Reviews, Audits

Account Analysis

Resolution of Tax Situations

Reconciliation and Adjustment of Client Records

Research of Tax Regulations and GAAP Requirements

Communicating with Clients

St. Francis DeSales High School Director of Finance Apr 2022 to Oct 2022

Direct all aspects of finance and accounting for the school and publish monthly financial reports and analyses

Direct the development and management of the school’s information systems and software

Manage the school’s financial assistance program

Provide leadership in the development of the operating and capital budgets and strategic plan

Formulate action plans supporting key strategic objectives of the school

Maintain the corporate policies and procedures manual

Coordinate activities related to the annual outside audit

Manage the school’s benefits package

Maintain personnel records and conduct periodic reviews with the President and/or Principal

Supervise the business office, cafeteria, and campus store personnel

Manage and maintain the school’s transportation services

Provide oversight of the management of facilities, café and campus store

Maintain the school’s Facilities Calendar and execute rental contracts

Any other duties as assigned by the President

St. Stephen Baptist Church, Inc.

Director of Finance Apr 2021 to Feb 2022

Prepare and maintain employer taxes

Processing invoices for payment by uploading and cutting checks through accounting system

Responsible for AP and AR functions and improving process efficiency

Collaborate with internal and external customers to proactively identify, research and resolve processing issues.

Completing payroll for 100+ employees

Validate the accuracy of the General Ledger

Preparing and reviewing financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations

Partner with and assist in managing relationship with our external Certified Public Accountant

Develop and implement accounting processes to improve internal and external controls for audit readiness

Assisted in audit and tax matters when necessary

Bookkeeper Jan 2018 to Apr 2021

Processing invoices for payment by uploading and cutting checks through accounting system

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies

Maintain vendor files

Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

Completing payroll for 100+ employees

Enter Journal Entries

Reconcile Accounts

Alika S. Wickliffe

4501 Cordova Rd • Louisville, KY 40207

***************@*****.*** • 502-***-****

Administrative Assistant-Communications Oct 2017 to Dec 2017

General clerical duties

Maintained Social Media pages for church

Logistics for all conferences and events on site

Maintained calendar for Director of Communication

Robert Half/Accountemps Accounting Specialist Accounting Specialist June 2017 to Oct 2017

Review and verify invoices, sort, code and match invoices

Set invoices up for payment by entering and upload invoices into system

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies

Maintain vendor files

Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

Provide supporting documentation for audits

Parallon, Inc. Collection Specialist Sept 2016 to June 2017

Perform collections activity based on collection queue/production goals.

Follow all required FDCPA regulations and system procedures.

Maintain a working knowledge of client policies and procedures.

Maintain acceptable call quality as determined by the Management staff.

Assist the Unit Manager or Team Lead in working priority reports promptly, effectively, and efficiently.

Close out an appropriate number of accounts each month as determined by Management.

Time Warner Cable Customer Care Jan 2016 to Sept 2016

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Process customer orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

Effectively present and discuss Time Warner Cable products and services.

Convey an image of quality, integrity and superior understanding regarding services.

Manage customer interactions professionally and efficiently.

Effectively address customer questions, complaints and concerns within the scope of responsibility.

Remain current and knowledgeable on every aspect of supported product.

Facilitate customer issue escalations to local management/support as required.

Determine necessity for field visits.

Accurately document customer account records based on actions taken.

The Kroger Company Store Management/Merchandising Co-Manager Dec 2013 to Oct 2015

Continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and EBITDA results.

Daily assess the stores’ ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance.

Assist with the coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions

Support all aspects of the Customer 1st Strategy.

Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Administer a workflow proof of purchase/bill of lading on a local level the global workflow of vendor invoices to our internal and external customers, facilitating the payment of company liabilities in a timely and accurate manner.

Alika S. Wickliffe

4501 Cordova Rd • Louisville, KY 40207

***************@*****.*** • 502-***-****

ACCOMPLISHMENT

●Kroger Management Development Training - 2014

●The Oz Principle - 2014

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

●Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Eta Zeta Chapter

oTreasurer 2013-2014

oAdvisory Council 2014-Present

oScholarship Award 2016

oChaplain 2016-2018

o3rd Vice-President 2018-2020

oKentucky State Association Treasurer 2018-2022

oTreasurer Secretary 2023

●Cultivating The Youth Experience

oTreasurer 2010-2013

oPublicist 2012- Present

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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