Customer Service Accounting
Resume:
ELIZABETH FURLANO
Brampton, ON
Cell : 416-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
December 28, 2015
Reference: Finance Accounting Assistant
To whom it may concern,
As an experienced office administrator with over 10 years of experience in accounting and administration
I bring with me the following key skills to achieve the results you are looking for:
Industry Knowledge & Experience: Over 10 years’ experience within the office administration industry supporting multiple managers to maintain organization, appointments, travel arrangements, and agendas for meetings.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, including MS Outlook, Word and Excel: Also proficient using MS PowerPoint, Simply Accounting, ACCPAC, PC Law, Elite, Amicus, Tymetrix 360 and Quick books 2014.
Excellent Team Working and Communication Skills: I have consistently demonstrated a strong team ethic, adopting a flexible approach to working with and assisting colleagues. In addition, I have fostered excellent relationships with key clients, prepared written monthly reports and chaired bi-weekly update meetings.
Multi-Tasking and Time Management Skills: Able to multi task and prioritize to get issues dealt with efficiently.
Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and ability to review, analyze and reconcile accounts. Seek out and formulate the most efficient and sensible means of resolving issues.
Dealing with Confidential Issues: Capable of dealing with confidential issues relating to sensitive materials as well as financial related issues.
Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and coordinate meetings, schedules, appointments and maintain functional filing system, order supplies and coordinate couriers and other tasks as assigned.
My attached resume offers more detailed information regarding my capabilities. I will follow up in the next week to discuss the possibility of arranging a time to discuss how my skills and experience may be of value to your team. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for this exciting opportunity.
Yours Truly,
Elizabeth Furlano
ELIZABETH FURLANO
Brampton, ONTARIO
*********@*****.***
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
Summary of Qualifications
Accounting Professional with 10 plus years experience in office procedures, business administration and accounting
CGA 3rd Level
Proven ability to provide excellent customer service, addressing and resolving problems
Dedicated to professionalism; maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure that accounts remained in good standing
Employment History
Bookkeeper 2012 - 2015
The Shaw Group, Toronto Ontario
Successfully managing multiple projects, using effective time and prioritizing skills
Maintained files, minute books and corporate records for 10 trust accounts
Prepare cheques and reconcile payables
Reconciled bank statements and process expense claims
Responsible for full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable
Accounting/Administrative 2007 - 2012
Contract Work, Toronto Ontario
Proficient with Microsoft office and other programs
Performed all administrative and bookkeeping functions
Accounting Assistant 2003 - 2005
MacDonald & Partners, Toronto Ontario
Proven ability to provide excellent customer service, addressing and resolving issues
Successfully reduced receivables over 120 days while maintaining good client relations
Performed bookkeeping functions relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable (computerized PC Law)
Prepared all month end billings for review to lawyers and all related entries
Processing and verifying invoices, claims and expenses
Dealt with clients on billing issues and discrepancies
Accounting Associate 2001 - 2003
Northwater Capital Management Inc., Toronto Ontario
Assisted in company system conversion, separating New York office expenditures from Toronto office expenditures allowing the company to file taxes in the United States
Effectively dealt with American Express and Brookfield Properties due to discrepancies using a professional, courteous approach and ensuring that concerns or enquires were promptly directed to the appropriate individual with a follow-up as needed
Responsible for bookkeeping relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable for NCMI, NOI and 7 other companies (computerized ACCPAC and Simply Accounting)
Handled and processed all expense reports relating to fitness, continuing education and travel, making sure all receipts accompanied reimbursements
Responsible for all accounting analysis for monthly management meetings to assist in budgeting
Monitored corporate cash flow spreadsheet daily to advise management promptly of any impending shortfalls or excesses. Liaised with bank to transfer the necessary funds CAD/USD and handled computer transfers to move funds into bank accounts
Processed all client and departmental billings in a timely fashion, making sure all monthly journal entries and write-offs were made in order to record revenue in the appropriate month for budgeting purposes
Accountant 1999 - 2001
Smith Lyons Barrister & Solicitors, Toronto Ontario
Managed to complete all projects on time and within tight deadlines
Responsible for reconciliations, transferring of U.S. funds, monthly journal entries and various other accounting functions (Computerized Elite/ PC Law)
Prepared all bank reconciliations for firm and partnership accounts
Transferred excess U.S. funds and reported weekly and monthly on bank status
Updated computer lease schedules as well as set up and maintained photocopier lease schedules on a monthly basis
Assisted in year-end budgeting
Accountant 1998 - 1999
Biocatalyst Yorkton Inc., Toronto Ontario
Successfully managed multiple projects, using effective time management
skills and professionalism
Responsible for bookkeeping for Biocatalyst, GeneSense Technologies and two start-up companies as well as payroll for all three companies (computerized Quick books & Case ware)
Processed all expense reports detailing charges – prepared billings according to different projects
Prepared all bank reconciliations CAD/USD for both BioCatalyst and GeneSense Technologies along with necessary transfers
Responsible for the preparation of documentation to lawyers
Prepared monthly financial statements and assisted in the year end SREDS
Education & Training
George Brown College – Computerized Accounting & Office Administration
CGA (3rd level )
Richmond School of Commerce – Computerized Accounting
Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology (Diploma Program – Accounting)
Psychology of Achievement (Phoenix) Brian Tracy - Positive Affirmations Program
Volunteer Experience
Hospital for Sick Kids
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