1. Almatine A. Cook
11462 Blanton Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70817
225-603-5395 ~ amcook53@att.net
International Shipholding Corporation
New Orleans, Louisiana
Accounts Payable Clerk-October 2014- present
Verify and complete accounts payable transactions using SAP.
Code invoices to the correct accounts.
Processed employee expense reports and credit memos in accordance with company
policy.
Processed checks, wire transfers and ACH payments.
Reconcile vendor statements.
Contact vendors to resolve account discrepancies.
Maintain filing system for all financial documents.
Handled incoming calls for vendor inquiries and resolved invoice discrepancies.
Maintain vendor accounts up to date.
Assisted with month end closing and posted re-classing entries.
Iberville Rehabilitation Services (Part-time)
White Castle, Louisiana
Bookkeeper-September 2004 – Present
Prepare invoices for processing using Quick Books.
Process employee payroll and other expenses.
Prepare and file state and federal tax reports.
Prepare and present monthly financial reports for board meetings.
Perform end-of-month journal entries.
Update employee policy and procedure manuals;
Compile financial information needed for facility accreditation;
Prepare W-2 and 1099 forms for submission to employees and IRS.
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bookkeeper-August 1998 – May 2014
Management of overall financial and administrative processes of the organization
Assisted with budgetary controls and effective planning.
Evaluated staff performance, provides staff training, and schedules and implements
personnel action as approved by the Director.
Ensured grant compliance of state and federal funding, and other contractual
requirements for continued funding of the agency.
Prepared monthly and quarterly funding and membership reports.
Followed up on outstanding grant receivables.
Processed vendor payments and bi-weekly payroll using QuickBooks.
Performed daily bank deposits and journal entries.
Performed monthly bank reconciliations.
Prepared W-2 and 1099 forms;
Assisted with preparing annual audit schedules.
2. EDUCATION:
BS in Accounting
SKILLS:
Over 10 years accounts payable and receivables experience. Proficient in Microsoft Word,
Excel, QuickBooks, Image Now, Sage, Lawson and other accounting programs. Familiar with
SAP accounting software. Experience in computerized and manual accounting; invoicing, bank
reconciliations.
Ability to multi-task. Strong organizational skills and work ethics. High level of attention to
detail. Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills.