Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to you with respect to your recent posting.
I bring an enthusiastic, diligent and dedicated attitude together with the ability to adapt readily to varying job demands.
I am a resourceful, self-motivated individual able to work both independently and supportively within a group.
I am confident that I possess the essential skills, abilities and experience to become a valuable part of your team.
As I’m currently in the process of returning to Toronto, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications as outlined in the attached application.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Shelley Palmer
403-331 Cumberland St.
Cornwall, ON K6J 4H9
*************@****.***
SHELLEY PALMER
403-331 Cumberland Street
Cornwall, Ontario • K6J 4H9
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years’ experience in compensation and benefits in both union and non-union environments
Proficient in the use of MS ffice (Excel, Word, utlook)
Sound knowledge of Payroll related policies, procedures, applications and related legislation
Customer service with confidentiality
Prioritizing and time management skills to meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work well alone or as a team member
Ability to deal with changing priorities
Prompt action to correct any inaccuracies
Familiar within Ceridian, ADP, QuickBooks and ESI Law
The ability to quickly learn new software applications and programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
RELATED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
BOOKKEEPER/RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ADMIN.
Bank deposits and reconciliations, all postings of accounts (Fee Billing, Firm Receipts, Cash Disbursements, Journal Entries)
All payments (Accounts Payable, Trust cheques, Annual Membership renewals, Gov’t
remittances, nline banking)
Inter-company transactions and prepared Financial Statements
Transmission and administration of Payroll, Group benefits, maintenance of HRIS data and system upgrades
System reports (Billings, Law Society reports)
General office administrative duties including office supplies, circulating mail, greeting clients and scheduling appointments
COMPENSATION &BENEFITS/PAYROLL ADMIN.
All aspects of payroll processing for full-time and part-time payrolls including timesheets, R E’s, manual cheques, T4s, EHT and WSIB year-end requirements
Implementing changes to collective agreements/ratified union contracts
Reconciliation of payroll accounts (RRSP, loans, garnishes, shares, bonds)
Month-end journals to appropriate G/L accounts, benefit audits, rate changes, payroll schedules
Preparation of contracts for part-time employees, ffer Letters, payments for various annual entitlements (vacation pay, bonuses), orientation of new hires
Maintenance of employee files and documentation
SYSTEM ANALYST/IMPLEMENTER
Evaluated and implemented policies and job responsibilities, then trained accounting staff on new in-house system
Evaluated and documented system requirements for finance, prepared system specifications for programmer
Tested system for data integrity and accuracy according to documented specifications, reconciled G/L accounts
Performed parallel runs to ensure accuracy prior to system conversion, completed system
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
July 2006 – Present
Bookkeeper/Receptionist/Office Administrator
McDonald, Duncan Law Office, Cornwall, Ontario
Nov 2005 – July 2006
Human Resources Administrator (Temp Assignment-Drake Int’l)
Supply Chain Management, Cornwall, Ontario
Mar 2002 - June 2005
Compensation &Benefits Clerk
Halton Regional Police Service, Oakville, Ontario
Nov 1998 - July 2001
SystemAnalyst/Implementer
Sun Media Corp. (The Toronto Sun), Toronto, Ont
Aug 1990 - Oct 1998
Senior Payroll Administrator
Sun Media Corp. (The Toronto Sun), Toronto, Ont
Apr 1989 - July 1990
Payroll Administrator/Accounts Rec. Clerk
Van Horne Construction Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
Aug 1988 - Apr 1989
Accounts Payable Clerk
The Georgian Group, Mississauga, Ontario
June 1986 - July 1988
Accounts Payable Clerk
Comac Communications Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
VOLUNTEER WORK
Girl Guides of Canada – Volunteer Brownie leader
Cystic Fibrosis Assoc. of Quebec – Annual fund-raising golf tournament for a family member