Gabriela Santos Chaves

**** ********* ***, *******-**,M6G 3V9

Phone 604-***-****/ aczi1x@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Multi-skilled, organized, detail oriented professional with more than four years of experience in accounting, who has a comprehensive knowledge of banking products, service and long history of providing customers with a personalized relationship-driven service.

Highlights of Qualifications

Dedicated and detailed - high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.

Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Extensive experience in cash handling, sales, and customer service.

Ability to work accurately and deal with job pressure and deadline.

Grasping and learning new concepts quickly.

Experience with Sap, QuickBooks, Sage, New Views, Yardi and JDE Edwards.

Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Work Experience

Menkes Development - Toronto, ON

Accountants Payable Representative, November 2016- February 2017

Matching, coding and entering of invoices in accounting software- JDE Edwards.

Fully responsible for maintaining A/P Ledger and ensure transactions were entered into the system and processed correctly and in time.

Responsible for processing the cheque run.

Resolved issues surrounding purchase orders, receiving documents, and traders discrepancies between invoices and contract agreements.

Verified employee expense reports and related receipts for reimbursement

Handle vendor inquiries and maintain good relationships with vendor.

Verified vendor, traders accounts by reconciling monthly statements.

Helped with the year-end related accrual.

Summit Development Construction -Vancouver, BC

Junior Accountant Administrator, April 2016-October 2016

Performed general accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations.

Developed queries and generated reports for the controller which summarized multiple information including expenses, vendor spend, statement of contract payments.

Reconciled intercompany transactions on regular basis.

Responsible for preparing wire transfers

Prepared Accounts Payable journal entries

Collected and organized invoices, purchase orders, employee expense forms and miscellaneous receipts.

Processed AP (match, code, enter payable and process check runs).

Reconciled bank statements, credit card and petty cash.

Assisted in month-end closing and running of monthly reports.

Prepared and filled GST/HST returns and T5018 slips and summaries.

Assisted manager the company property rentals.

Platinum Pro Claim Restoration -Vancouver, BC

Accounts Receivable Administrator, May 2015- January 2016

Prepared daily bank deposits

Advised and provided payment options to maintain or re-establish the customer as revenue generator.

Collected overdue accounts by sending bill reminders, phone call, email.

Record payments received into the accounting system on a daily basis including checks, credit card charges.

Verified the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales reps, order entry staff and from customers.

Run and analyzed various reports on a daily basis including a sales report, A/R report, non-paid reports.

La Vie en Rose - Vancouver, BC

Customer Service, January 2015 –May 2015

Assisted and encouraged customers in selecting and purchasing required products in a retail environment.

Addressed customer's needs - Advised and helped locate appropriate merchandise.

Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits.

Participated in maintaining an organized and clean store.

Ensured to generate an atmosphere of hospitality and flexibility with the customers.

Bahia Arts Graphic LTD - Brazil

Accounting Assistant, 2012-2014

Reduced credit period from 90 days to 60 days.

Prepared bills and invoices.

Reviewed vendor invoices and statements for accuracy

Liaise with internal customers (project coordinators and sales reps).

Maintained up-to-date billing system and customer files.

Processed and monitored customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.

Prevented credit losses, collecting and adjusting accounts.

Obtained necessary credit reporting agency information.

Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledge.

Generated monthly financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices.

Itau Bank - Brazil

Customer Service, 2010 - 2012

Handled all banking transactions, customer deposits, withdrawals and payments accurately and efficiently.

Supported clients in every part of banking transactions, making small talk with customers, whilst they are being served.

Controlled and monitored the levels of cash in the teller drawer and followed all check cashing and cash handling procedures.

Issued cashier checks, money orders, currency orders.

Supported the bank sales team by identifying customer needs and then promoted current offers to them.

Odonto System - Brazil

Insurance Agent, 2007-2010

Sold dental insurance policies to businesses and individuals.

Organized workshops in university, hospital, informing customers about dental insurance.

Ensured all policy requirements are fulfilled.

Contacted potential clients by telephone in order to secure appointments.

Handled daily operations of the organization.

Provided administrative assistance to the general manager of the organization.

Education

Accounting Certificate, BCIT- British Columbia Institute of technology-Completed 30.0 credits,2015-2016

Bachelor in Business Administration, FTC – Technology and Sciences University, Bahia – Brazil (2002-2006).

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