Accounting Clerk

GINNA FERRER

** ***** ******, *** ***, Thornhill, ON L3T 1S2

Tel:647-***-****, Email: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

A challenging position as an Accounting Clerk where I can apply my post-secondary education in accounting and previous administrative work experience.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over 15 years of extensive experience working in a fast paced office environment

• Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet and sound knowledge in QuickBooks, Simply Accounting and ACCPAC

• Skills in bookkeeping including: journal entries, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed and intangible assets and depreciation

• Experience in preparing financial statements with strong knowledge of payroll including: calculating individual pay from remuneration, deductions, remittances and payroll-related legislation

• Punctual, organized, flexible, detailed oriented, with ability of prioritizing multiple tasks

• Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

• Hardworking, conscientious, responsible individual who is able to work as part of a team or independently

• Fluent in English and Filipino

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma May 2012

Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care, North York, ON

Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate January 2012

Canadian Payroll Association, Toronto, ON

Enhanced Language Training Program for Accounting Professionals Certificate 2011

Welcome Centre, Markham, ON

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 1991

Bicol University, Legaspi City, Philippines

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION, Toronto, Canada

Office Administrator March –August 2011

• Sorted and matched invoices, cheque requests and filed monthly CRA returns

• Prepared/ processed accounts payable cheques, and/or other payments and reconciliation of payments and accounts records and deposits payments, funds, donations on a weekly basis

• Monitored accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve invoice discrepancies

• Client and accounts receivable customer file maintenance; corresponded with clients and responded to inquiries with follow up, collection and allocation payments

• Carried out billing, collection and reporting activities to meet a specific deadline

• Prepared and reviewed financial records, statements, monthly reconciliation and oversaw current expenditures, journal entries, invoices, cheques and receipts, general ledgers, and corresponded with the executive director and clients to resolve aged accounts receivable status

• Maintained and updated AR/AP inventories using QuickBooks

• Reviewed time sheets and expense reports for accuracy, completeness and authorization in accordance with company policies

• Coordinated payroll activities to ensure all data was compiled, processed and reconciled in an accurate and timely manner to meet all payroll deadlines

• Ensured and maintained adequate inventories of office supplies, pamphlets, books and other educational materials and placed order as needed, verifying and checking prices to keep prices up-to-date

• Responded to all calls, inquiries in a timely fashion and recorded in desk diary, sorted and processed mail, office upkeep and maintenance and ensured protection and security of files and records

• Corresponded with the executive director and clients to resolve aged accounts receivable status

OTHER WORK EXPEERIENCE

WALMART, Thornhill, ON April 2012 - Present

Accounting Office Associate, Cash Office

• Perform daily pick up of high volume of cash/cheques/coupons and prepares cash in the podium and floats for the next business day including replenishment of ATM (banking machine), and self checkout

• Perform journal entries, reconciliation, balancing and sending deposits to the bank and monitors area for signs of shrinkage and potential security risk

• Find and examine records of journal entries as per customers and employees requests, resolve discrepancies and ensure invoices, receipts, cheques are approved by appropriate individuals

• Reimbursement of travel and other expenses to staffs accordingly

• Identifying long/ shorts in the registers and office

• Processing Cash Fund Transfers with researching and challenging all chargeback’s for customers

• Preparation of management and other financial report and filing reports, logs, receipts and other documents as required

Sales Associate/Customer Service Rep July 2010 – April 2012

• Performed inventory check to ensure stocks/items are reconciled within the delivery

• Ensured stock items are properly placed onto shelves for display and items are

• Greeted and provided customer service to individuals entering the premise

• Handled customers’ inquiries/complaints

• Practiced and complied with company’s policies and regulations

REMAX INTERNATIONAL INC., Philippines

Customer Service Assistant October 1993 -July 1999

• Performed bookkeeping tasks, prepared invoices, issued receipts, requisitions and billings

• Maintained records of inventory, databases, reports, receipts, database for customer information and updated files

• Carried out routine office duties such as receiving incoming calls, dealing with business correspondence and supplies maintenance for smooth office operation

• Prepared correspondences and memos for clients and office staff for enquiries and when complaints are filed

• Organized details of events, travel arrangements, itineraries and expense report

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Manila, Philippines

Parents/Teacher Association 1999 – 2010

• Engaged in school council meetings on regular basis

• Involved in fundraising and other school activities

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