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Amanda Smith

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dynamic Accounting Technician with proven success at The Calgary Airport Authority in reducing overdue accounts receivables and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in ERP software and accounts receivable management, I excel in problem-solving and effective communication, driving process improvements and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve strategic financial goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Technician

The Calgary Airport Authority
10.2006 - Current
  • Reduced overdue accounts receivables, implementing proactive follow-up process with clients.
  • Supported finance team in strategic planning meetings, providing critical data for informed decision-making.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve any discrepancies in billing or payments.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Oracle.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Processing weekly payment run, including EFT, WIRES, Bill Payments and cheques for USD, CDN and EUR payments.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information to protect company assets and maintain trust among stakeholders.
  • Assisted in the successful implementation of a new ERP system, contributing in data migration and process improvement.

Maintenance and Operations Clerk

The Calgary Airport Authority
10.2001 - 10.2006
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals, contributing to a positive work environment through clear communication.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate response to inquiries, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments by acting as a liaison, sharing relevant information and updates as necessary.
  • Maintained organized records of all transactions, ensuring easy access to information when needed for audits or reporting purposes.
  • Managed multiple databases effectively; performed data entry tasks with high accuracy rates while adhering to established deadlines.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance on company procedures and best practices for operations clerks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary AB

Skills

  • Accounts receivable management
  • Accounts payable management
  • Invoice generation
  • Document management
  • Accurate data entry
  • ERP software
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of six staff members.
  • Collaborated with team in testing Oracle and the implementation of the new software.
  • Providing support for different business units during Oracle transition.
  • Collaborated with Senior Management to take Enmax Power individual billings to a consolidated billing.

Languages

English

Timeline

Accounting Technician

The Calgary Airport Authority
10.2006 - Current

Maintenance and Operations Clerk

The Calgary Airport Authority
10.2001 - 10.2006

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Amanda Smith