Cathy Sargent
Victoria,BC
Summary
Analytical Accounts Receivable Manager with successful career supervising 2 personnel, including training, work allocation and problem resolution. Skilled in financial statement preparation, general ledger activities, accounts receivable processing and collections. Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Hourigan's Flooring
02.2006 - Current
- Enhanced cash flow by diligently monitoring and collecting outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Facilitated timely payment from customers by providing detailed invoice information and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular account audits to identify potential issues before they escalated into major problems or writeoffs.
- Performed detailed analysis and reconciliation and gathered documentation to identify root cause of outstanding AR.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Review and updated job statues in computer system
- Helped sales reps with job issues
- Worked with the President to get jobs invoices quickly
- Prepare and inputted GST, PST and Worksafe remittance forms and processed payments.
- Cleared cashed cheques and deposits made daily
- Reconciled 3 bank accounts
- Assist and support CFO with a variety of tasks
- Input semi-monthly payroll and related entries
- In charge on company benefit plan
- Back up of the labour installer payroll
Controller
Foster Air Conditioning
02.2006 - 07.2015
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Controller for 2 other branches
- Processed, submitted and paid GST, PST and Worksafe
- Reconciled bank account and credit card statements
- Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing
- Calculated salesperson commissions
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
- Back up dispatcher, Accounts receivable
- Created progress invoices
Education
High School Diploma -
Victoria High School
Victoria, BCSkills
- Credit Management
- Bank Deposits
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Application
- Invoice Processing
- Financial Statements
- Problem Solving
- Accounts Receivable Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Hourigan's Flooring
02.2006 - Current
Controller
Foster Air Conditioning
02.2006 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Victoria High School
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