Andrew Koning
Callander,Ontario
Summary
A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. An uncommon ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Always willing to take on new challenges and regularly take on tasks that go above and beyond.
A seasoned Payroll Administrator with vast knowledge of preparing and submitting payroll-related reports. Comfortable with maintaining confidential and sensitive employee information to comply with payroll policies and procedures. Possesses an aptitude for problem-solving and think outside box to find creative solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Near North District School Board
03.2014 - Current
- Provided support to school administrative staff with regard to general ledger codes and timesheet processes
- Aided in implementation of paperless processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy of employee information and troubleshoot issues.
Produce Manager
Sobeys
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Led a team of 15 employees to meet financial targets and reduce waste
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Communicated regularly with upper management to ensure priorities were aligned
Education
Business - Accounting Program Diploma -
Canadore College
North Bay, ONBBA - Accounting
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON12.2025
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Reporting
- Period-End Reporting
- Legal Compliance
- Accurate Documentation
- Resolving Discrepancies
- Microsoft Excel
- Time-management
- Task prioritization
- Planning and organization
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative work
Accomplishments
- Through use of the Python programming language, I have automated a series of tasks to reduce time spent and increase accuracy of review processes.
- Aided in the modernization of processes to reduce paper usage and costs.
- Stepped up to ensure the successful issuance of T4s for all board staff when the Assistant Manager of Finance position was vacant.
Certification
Payroll Compliance Practitioner - National Payroll Institute
Issued Jul 2016
Relational Database - freeCodeCamp
Issued Sep 2022
First Aid - Heartzap Safety Training and Equipment
Issued Mar 2023
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Near North District School Board
03.2014 - Current
Produce Manager
Sobeys
10.2013 - 02.2014
Business - Accounting Program Diploma -
Canadore College
BBA - Accounting
Nipissing University
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