Jenny Wang
Santa Barbara, CA
**101
Tel: 805-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.**
February 8, 2011
Dear officer,
I am applying for Accoutant position posted on your website.
According to the job advertisement, this position requires accounting and administration skills. I received an Accounting Management Diploma from Douglas College in 2004. I’ve mastered full cycle accounts receivable (USA & Canada) procedures by using computerized accounting software such as ACCPAC, Simply Accounting, and Quick Book. I have three years of experience in accounts receivable at BC’s No. 3 leading newspaper in Canada, Vancouver 24 Hours Newspaper and top food distributor Sun Rich Fresh Food where I gained a strong understanding of finance and business office practices. More importantly, I’m a reliable and driven person, possessing excellent initiative in handling several priorities and meeting deadlines at the same time. I’m confident that I can perform your job well.
To further discuss how I could benefit your company, please send me e-mail or call me at 805-***-**** at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Jenny Wang
Enclosure
JENNY WANG
805-***-**** / ********@*****.**
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to work with an accounting professional group through which my knowledge and skills can contribute to the success of the organization.
EXPERIENCE
Accounts Receivable Specialist May 2008 – Nov. 2010
Sun Rich, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Managed full cycle A/R for Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Pennsylvania plants
Made collection calls to customers for payment, 1 million US and Canadian dollar collection per week on average
Provided 300 US and Canadian customer information and correspondence as requested
Posted cash and directed deposit entries in Navision three times a week for 3 bank accounts
Handled cash adjustments and followed up with payment discrepancies including short shipment and price variations
Updated and sent credit request notes to order desk once a week
Credit checked for new customers and price setup
Reconciled 3 bank accounts at the end of month
Sorted and distributed cash adjustment to Accountants and file checked stubs in customer files
Accounts Receivable Representative Jan. 2007 – Apr. 2008
Vancouver 24 Hours Newspaper - A Jim Pattison and Sun Media Company, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Processed more than 500 client invoices weekly and maintained the billing and accounts receivable system
Entered and posted deposits and adjustment memos
Provided responses to client inquires and requests and resolved client billing issues
Ensured the proper administration of credit policies and procedures
Followed up on accounts in arrears and analyzed aged accounts
Reconciled revenue and sales commissions
Monitored the aging of trade receivables and ensured prompt collection of outstanding accounts
Accounting Clerk Aug. 2005 – Dec. 2006
Vancouver 24 Hours Newspaper - A Jim Pattison and Sun Media Company, Vancouver, BC Canada
Prepared journal entries and financial packages at the end of period
Prepared and reconciled sales revenue reports, inter-company accounts, fix assets schedules, and prepayment reports
Maintained general ledgers and financial statement
Prepared inter-company reconciliation and bank reconciliation
Generated and coordinated monthly and yearly operating reports, budgets, and forecasts
Coded invoices on daily basis
Assisted the accounting manager with financial analysis and accounting duties
Accounting Clerk (Part Time) Jan. 2005 – Jul. 2005
Quay Pacific Property Management Ltd., New Westminster, BC, Canada
Posted invoices and cut cheques for accounts payable
Managed cash receipts and deposits
Wrote and sent minutes to tenants
Responded to all accounting department filings
EDUCATION
Douglas College, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Accounting Management Diploma Program, Graduated December 2004
University of California, Santa Barbara
Business Accounting Certificate Program
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
Accurate typing skill at 50 WPM
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with computerized A/R and A/P systems
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines