Customer Service Accounts Payable

SARA GIANNINI

(H) 416-***-**** (C) 647-***-**** *********@*********.**

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience as a financial accounting and administrative professional with proven success in Accounts Payable/Receivable, and import/export and freight traffic managementWidely experienced and skilled in supervising and administering the activities of A/P and A/R departments, verifying and recording financial documents and authorizing paymentsAdvanced proficiency using various software applications including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), AS/400, Quick Books and in-house accounting/inventory/customer service management systems such as NIMS, Z6 and Business VisionRecognized for problem solving, interpersonal and communication skillsReliable, detail oriented, accurate and dependable with ability to work independently within a team environmentProven capability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines with superior resultsRecognized for working with a high level of professionalism and integrityExcellent references Sara is someone you can completely count on to get the job done. Sara is honest, hard-working, and fast to catch on to new procedures .

CAREER HISTORY

STONE TILE INTERNATIONAL INC., Toronto Nov 2011-Sept 2012

Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Update and enter retail Price List in Business Vision (BV) program for 4 sister companiesEnter new shade lines in BV as requiredCreating, maintaining and follow up on foreign high volume purchase orders Updating the system with ETA’s and container statusEnsure HS codes/duty rates are current and accurateAssist with entering spreadsheets and contribute to month end

NAZDAR CANADA COMPANY, Toronto 2001 - 2010

Accounts Payable Specialist/Customer Service Representative

Accounts PayableEnsured all payments were processed accurately, took advantage of all available credits and discountsCarefully scheduled payments and controlled dispersal of cash flow, which benefited the interest of the Company, while being conscious of maintaining vendor relationships.Streamlined A/P processing from weekly to monthly invoicing which captured significant cost savings. Prepared taxes and submitted to Canada Revenue Agency monthlyAdministered foreign currency transactions, duty drawback claims and issued Letters of Credit (as required)Developed a cost saving strategy by taking full advantage of all preferential tariffs and regulations in the trade environmentConducted annual audits and worked collaboratively with external auditors

Highlight: Recognized by Management for always having the company’s best interests in mind. Consistently identified cost savings in various areas including staffing, operations, waste management, rentals and bank charges.

SARA GIANNINI

(H) 416-***-**** (C) 647-***-**** *********@*********.**

Nazdar Canada Company, Toronto (continued)

Accounts ReceivableCollected and balanced Canadian and Foreign Currency receivablesEffectively applied cheques, cash and credit cards payments to proper accounts and deposited accordinglyProcessed credit applications and established credit limits for all customersEfficiently reduced A/R over 60 days by performing collection calls dailyPrepared Quarterly Commission for qualified customersPrinted daily invoices, credits and subsequently mailed

PurchasingAnalyzed quotations, compared prices, verified freight charges and selected competitive suppliers, which resulted in significant saving to the companyConducted analysis of idle inventory and prepared reportsEvaluated average monthly usage on hand to determine stock supply and need for replenishment Negotiated contracts agreements for internal and external services

Customer Service Received and processed orders for customersTracked both local and international freight traffic, confirming E.T.AUpdated new pricing into system and notified customers

Human ResourcesSubmitted summary payroll activitiesUpdated employee calendar, assisted with their RRSP and BondsArranged suitable courses for staff and participated in company activities and newsletter

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prior to 2000

Coats Patons Incorporated, Toronto

Accounts Payable Manager / Accounts Receivable Supervisor /Import & Export Freight Administrator (15+ years)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers //Accounting for New Financial Manager Courses //

Collection Skills & Receivable Management Workshop // How to Better Organize, Control and Manage Accounts Payable

Excellence in Customer Service // Customer Relationship Management // Taking Charge of Change

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