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Akashbir Kaur

Edmonton

Summary

Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing and Payroll Coordinator

Sharp Trucking Services Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 100-120 employees.
  • Reduced payroll errors by diligently auditing employee timecards and promptly addressing discrepancies.
  • Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations by staying up-to-date on labor laws and tax codes related to payroll.
  • Collaborated with HR department to maintain accurate employee records, ensuring seamless integration with the payroll system.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed deposits, and tracked expenses.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Processed health benefits, RRSPs, TFSAs and kept ongoing records.
  • Organized accounts for financial audits and supported audit process.
  • Updated documentation, reports, and spreadsheets with financial information.
  • Audited and generated 100-150 invoices for a number of customers every day.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports, identifying trends and proactively addressing potential collection issues.
  • Processed payments via credit cards, EFTs and cheques.
  • Optimized billing processes by implementing efficient invoicing and payment tracking systems.
  • Supervised and trained new hires.
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
  • Managed the team while being short staffed or in absence of the manager.
  • Streamlined workflow during month ends and year ends to improve overall efficiency in the department.
  • Assisted with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Established new processes to maintain efficiency while managing more work load.
  • Prepared and submitted GST and HST.

Financial Assistant

Alzheimer's Society of AB and NT
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported annual audit with meticulous documentation and record-keeping, ensuring a smooth process.
  • Ensured compliance with AGLC through diligent bookkeeping practices and attention to detail.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, contributing to a more organized system.
  • Assisted in budget preparation by analyzing historical data and projecting future expenses accurately.
  • Prepared reports for AGLC.
  • Reconciled several bank accounts and monitored cash flow.
  • Maintained several spreadsheets for events and donations.
  • Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from donors and vendors.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

Jones Transportation Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Enhanced internal controls by implementing robust policies and procedures for accounts receivable and payable functions.
  • Provided valuable input during budget preparation and forecasting exercises, ensuring accurate financial projections for the company.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring company adherence to financial standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of billing discrepancies and disputes.
  • Achieved timely month-end closings through efficient coordination with team members on various tasks such as reconciliations, journal entries, and report generation.
  • Supported audit processes by maintaining organized documentation and providing timely responses to inquiries from auditors.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors, resulting in favorable terms and improved cash management.
  • Optimized cash flow management by developing effective strategies for collecting overdue payments from customers without damaging business relationships.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, providing crucial insights into company performance.
  • Increased efficiency in payment processing by transitioning from manual to automated systems, reducing errors and delays.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Researched and assigned credit limits to new customers based on their credibility.

Accounting and Administrative Assistant

Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd.
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
  • Assisted in tax preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant submissions.
  • Contributed to cash flow management, monitoring incoming and outgoing transactions.
  • Processed payroll, source deductions and GST.
  • Assisted with month-end.
  • Prepared statements and budget for reporting to the parent company.

Accounting Assistant

Sethi International
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
  • Created and implemented processes to train new hires and increase efficiency
  • Contributed to cash flow management, monitoring incoming and outgoing transactions.
  • Processed weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Managed filing systems to ensure proper record keeping.

Accounting Assistant

RNG Transport
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Facilitated smooth financial audits by maintaining organized records and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.

Education

Accounting For Non-Profit

Norquest College
Edmonton
01-2018

Skills

  • Leading teams
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Payroll auditing
  • Tax compliance
  • Year-end activities
  • Financial reports
  • Exceptionally organized
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer service
  • MS office
  • Strong communication skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Softwares

Quickbooks

Axon

Sage

Avaal Express

Xpert


Timeline

Billing and Payroll Coordinator

Sharp Trucking Services Ltd.
03.2022 - Current

Financial Assistant

Alzheimer's Society of AB and NT
04.2021 - 12.2021

Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

Jones Transportation Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2021

Accounting and Administrative Assistant

Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd.
01.2017 - 02.2019

Accounting Assistant

Sethi International
04.2016 - 08.2016

Accounting Assistant

RNG Transport
10.2014 - 03.2016

Accounting For Non-Profit

Norquest College

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