AMAR KHAWAS
Accounts Payable Clerk
STONY PLAIN,AB
Summary
I am an experienced accounts payable clerk with a proven track record of success. I am a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic. I am a team player who works well under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Seeking a position that will allow utilization of accounts payable knowledge and skills to contribute to the success of your organization. Successful Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk with solid background in handling financial transactions and keeping accurate financial records. Skilled in using accounting software, reconciling accounts and managing vendor relations. Sharp and committed to looking for process improvement opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
American Process Group (Canada) Ltd.
Stony Plain, Alberta
10.2022 - 9 2024
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests on a weekly basis
- Manage all incoming accounting emails from vendors and customers
- Work closely with Controller to validate all requisitions
- Verify and reconcile vendor and customer accounts and statements
- Ensure accuracy of payment amounts and coding
- Prepare and process payments by check, bill pay, EFT, ACH
- Communicate with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies or issues
- Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions
- File and organize financial documents and records
- Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed
- Enter Accounts Receivable invoices in SAGE 300
- Enter receipts of payment by customers in SAGE 300
- Prepare and send out completed credit applications to customers.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR
Reach Construction Services Group
Acheson, Alberta
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Access computerized financial information to answer general questions and give details on specific accounts
- Code documents according to company procedures
- Match work orders with invoices and record necessary information
- Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, vendors and other payments
- Review accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds
- Contact clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options
- Prepare and mail invoices to customers, process payments and document account updates
- Identify, research and resolve billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Perform targeted collections on past due accounts aged over 90 days
- Track contracts, proposals and waivers to keep billing accurate and current
- Respond to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments
- Apply proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Use accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income and generate invoices
- Leverage computerized accounting software to create and maintain accurate customer account records
- Review time and attendance records to identify billable items.
GENERAL MANAGER
Wendy's Restaurant
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2014 - 01.2021
- Maintained product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints
- Met safety and security standards by overseeing preventative maintenance and repairs
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty
- Established employee development plan, setting clear expectations for team members
- Recruited team members for maintaining adequate staffing levels according to projected sales
- Monitored suppliers to ensure that efficiently and effectively provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties
- Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image
- Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
Education
Accounting & Payroll Administration Diploma -
Bredin College
Edmonton, AB 04.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
St. Xavier's School
Kathmandu, NepalSkills
Invoice Processing
Statement Review
Data Entry
Confidentiality handling
Accounts Payable Software
General Ledger Entries
Quickbooks
Professionalism and Ethics
Payment Processing
Payment verification
Bank Reconciliation
Financial software
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
American Process Group (Canada) Ltd.
10.2022 - 9 2024
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR
Reach Construction Services Group
02.2022 - 10.2022
Accounting & Payroll Administration Diploma -
Bredin College
04.2021 - 02.2022
GENERAL MANAGER
Wendy's Restaurant
12.2014 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Xavier's School
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