CORE COMPETENCIES:
Effective in leading or participating in a team environment
Experience using a variety of computerized accounting
software and basic Microsoft Office
Exceptional customer service and organizational skills
Able to work with minimal supervision
Experience in gathering data and compiling for financial
reports
Sound analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to accurately calculate, post & manage accounting figures
Train new staff on accounts receivable, billing, payroll, reception & inventory functions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Western Industrial Services Ltd. - Winnipeg, MB
& Western Waste Management Ltd. – Winnipeg, MB
Reception (February 2003 – December 2019))
Assist with front line reception & switchboard duties
Prepare letters, quotations & various office documents
Provide billing & order entry services for all Company firms
Administer collection procedures & apply payment allocations
Monitor & reconcile customer accounts; process adjustments
Update customer files, investigate & resolve customer queries
Maintain & continually update jobs, contracts & contract compliances
Prepare bank deposits, reconcile bank statements
Process or assist all Company payrolls
Prepare payroll remittances
Code & process Accounts Payable invoices
Self-assess & process PST remittances
Collect & maintain inventory consumption date to appropriate jobs
Prepare & analyze job costing reports for forwarding
Communicate with customers & vendors via phone, email or in person
Assist all estimators with verbal or written customer service tasks
Support estimators/sales with any billing or contract issues
Process intercompany transactions
Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets & internal controls
MGI Canada, Winnipeg, MB
Reception (January 1999 – January 2002)
Primary functions included maintaining the switchboard, data entry, billing, customer service duties and general accounting responsibilities
Geoplast (formerly Thompson Plastics LTD.), Winnipeg, MB
Office Manager (July 1984 – November 1997)
Responsible for accounts payable transactions
Responsible for billing & accounts receivables transactions
Processed bi-weekly company payroll for all co-workers
Supervised support staff in office when applicable
Maintain & verify company inventory
Performed purchasing duties
Train incoming staff as Company grew
Prepare & record minor bookkeeping procedures for our accountant
Balance bank statements
EDUCATION:
Wawanesa Collegiate, Winnipeg, MB
High School Diploma
References available upon request.