Tamika Ward has over 15 years of experience in accounting, customer service, and warehouse management. She holds an Associate's Degree in Accounting from York Technical College. Her accounting experience includes positions at Flic Distribution, RemX Specialty Staffing, Daimler Trucks North America, Allegheny Technologies Inc., Element Designs, and AHF Communications/OMNOVA Solutions Inc. She also has experience managing a daycare business and working in warehouse roles at Quick Screws International Corp. and Winn Dixie Distribution. Tamika Ward is proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and various accounting and shipping software.
I am an Accounting and Operations Manager with an MBA in International Business. I am seeking a company that needs to use my talents for managing high volume AP, building positive relationships with vendors, and accurately tracking inventory which results in reduced expenses and higher profits. My professional references will attest to my dedication, dependability, and work ethic.
EDUCATION
1. Tamika Ward
1610 Mulberry Circle, Rock Hill, SC 29732 Cell: 803-487-8475 Home: 803-328-2351 tamika_ward2002@yahoo.com
Education
York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC 5-2012
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting
Major Coursework: Accounting Principles I & II; Accounting Concepts; Federal, Individual, and State Income Tax Procedures; Cost
Accounting I & II; Computerized Accounting; Small Business Software; Computerized Spreadsheets; Payroll Accounting;
Accounting Concepts; and Accounting Applications
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
ORACLE, SAP and Triceps systems
QuickBooks, Peachtree, Computerized Accounting & Spreadsheets,and Small Business Software
Experience
Flic Distribution (Charlotte Observer) Fort Mill, SC Accounting Assistant Clerk 6-2007 to Present
Customer services; make collection calls, and collect revenue on delinquent accounts.
Perform clerical duties; send contracts and invoices to customers and notify customers of insufficient payments.
RemX Specialty Staffing Accounting Clerk 1-2016 to 3-2016
Collection reports included counting cash,processing deposit slips for the truck deliveries and customer services
Daimler Trucks North America, Fort Mill, SC Senior Pricing Tech 8-2014 to 5-2015
Reconciled invoices and made invoice adjustments; worked with field staff and dealers on price discrepancies.
Created weekly status reports on parts and created invoices for trucks; processed credit and debit memos.
Submitted missing parts request,created customdocuments for international shipping, and month-end reports.
Consistently exhibited good customer service and telephone skills.
Allegheny Technologies Inc. Monroe, NC Accounts Payable 9-2013 to 5-2014
Processed 450+ invoices weekly; sorted,organized, and matched bills and check demands; set invoices up for payment
procedure; put togetherand processed company accounts payable checks; wired exchanges and ACH obligations; prepared
analysis associated with accounts; monitored company accounts to ensure payments were up to date and resolved bill
discrepancies; corresponded with vendors and reacted to inquiries; produced month-to-month reports.
Element Designs,Charlotte, NC Shipping and Receiving Accountant Clerk 3-2013 to 8-2013
Processed purchase orders; received orders; used QuickBooks, local and International shipping, UPS and Fed Ex software.
AHF Communications /OMNOVA Solutions Inc., Chester, SC Accounting Intern and Office Intern 4-2012 to 5-2014
Analyzed and recorded bank reconciliation, general ledger, profit and loss statements, month end, credits/debits, and NC/SC
sales tax; summarized financial transactions.
Gained exposure to internal departments such as Payroll, Customer Service, and Administration.
Performed administrative, data entry, and customer service duties in the accounting department.
Tamika Ward’s Daycare, Rock Hill, SC Director/ Provider 6-2009 to 6-2012
Managed all financial aspects ofbusiness and provided customer and personalservices including customer needs assessment.
Met quality standards forservices and satisfaction; communicated with parents and staff to ensure safety and security.
Quick Screws International Corp., Rock Hill, SC Assistant Warehouse Lead 4-2006 to 1-2009
Managed the warehouse including scheduling truck carriers and preparing assignments for employees throughout the day.
Picked, pulled, packed customer’s orders; printed orders, bill of ladings, and labels; operated UPS devices, International
shipping and receiving, and all three Raymond forklifts.
Winn Dixie Distribution, Charlotte, NC Account Inventory Control Rep/Selector 6-2001 to 8-2005
Developed, implemented, and supervised daily operations,and reviewed work assignments.
Met safety,health, and production standards and conferred with management on production, accounting,inventory control
and warehouse related issues.
Developed production and staff schedules; monitored deliveries and selections processes; maneuvered hand jacks, walkie
rider, pallet jacks, reach and standup forklift.