Lois Ford
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Cell: 403-***-****
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Summary
Dynamic, organized and highly qualified Administrative Assistant with exceptional clerical & administrative experience
Highlights
Excellent communication skills
Proficient Microsoft Office, with an aptitude to learn standard firm software and other relevant programs
Proven ability to differentiate when to take action independently or to partner as a team
Demonstrate sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters
Strong organizational, planning and customer service skills, able to prioritize and multitask
Accomplishments
Office Administrator
Created professional and friendly front office area
Created processes and procedures for each department to make day to day operations more efficient
Developed training programs for all departments
Managed day to day operations of office with 5 locations in Calgary
Human Resources
Maintained Payroll records and processed payroll for up to 55 employees
Administered full Employee Benefit Program
Created job descriptions and performed annual performance reviews
Accounting Skills
Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Exposure to several different businesses and their requirements.
Maintained accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, line of credit transactions, bank deposits.
Conducted detailed technical and analytical review and preparation of year-end reports for Corporate Accountant for tax preparation
Experience
Envirotech Coatings Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
April 2006 – October 2015
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Maintained Payroll records and processed payroll
Administered full Employee Benefit Program
Completed monthly Bank Reconciliations
Walls Alive Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
November 1997 – April 2006
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Maintained Payroll records and processed payroll
Administered full Employee Benefit Program
Managed day to day operations of office with 5 locations in Calgary
United Services Ltd.
Peace River, Alberta
January 1988 – July 1997
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Maintained Payroll records and processed payroll
Bank Reconciliation
Managed day to day operations of office
Education
High School Diploma
Some College Courses – Emphasis in Accounting and Business Administration
Canadian Payroll Association: Introduction to Payroll 1999
Intermediate Payroll 2000
Dale Carnegie Training – Leadership Training for Managers 2007