Melisa Vickery
Florence,AL
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with several years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished the field. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Delta Steel & Tube
Florence, AL
05.2008 - 07.2024
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Streamlined growth of company from 1 building of 37 employees to 3 buildings with over 100 employees.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
- Contacted non-compliant accounts to discuss payment options.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, coordinated annual audits and facilitated preparation of Consolidated Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
Buyer Specialist
Transtar Industries Inc.
Florence, AL
10.2004 - 05.2008
- Created and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Participated in the integration team to shift Axiom Automotive and Transtar Industries.
- Investigated potential issues or discrepancies related to product delivery or payment.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to purchasing activities.
- Coordinated with internal departments to meet customer needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices and shipments.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Delta Automative
Sheffield, AL
10.1993 - 10.2004
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Provided support to controller during internal and external audits as necessary.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2010
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2007
Skills
- Processing payments
- Payment disbursement
- Internal controls development
- Financial document review
- Balance sheet management
- Payroll Processing
- Cost accounting
- Staff Management
- Statement Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit management
- General Ledger Management
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Management
- HR policies
- Benefits coordination
- New Hire Orientation
- Invoice Processing
Certification
- Notary public for state of Alabama at large
Timeline
Controller
Delta Steel & Tube
05.2008 - 07.2024
Buyer Specialist
Transtar Industries Inc.
10.2004 - 05.2008
Accounts Payable Clerk
Delta Automative
10.1993 - 10.2004
MBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of North Alabama
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of North Alabama
- Notary public for state of Alabama at large
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