Chantel Murray
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Accomplished Junior Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk with a proven track record. Excelled in account reconciliation and vendor relationship management, enhancing supplier relations and financial accuracy. Demonstrated adaptability and meticulous attention to detail, significantly reducing financial discrepancies and improving payment processes. Detail-oriented skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Golden Arrow Buses
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Improved relationships with suppliers by resolving discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
Junior Accountant/ Administrative Assistant
Estate Properties Inc
02.2005 - 08.2011
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using quickbooks and sage.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous review and analysis of documents.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and constraints.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
Bookkeeper
BNR Construction LTD
01.2012 - 09.2020
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
Education
High School -
Memorial Composite High School Outreach
Stony Plain, ABSkills
- Data Entry
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor invoice processing
- Bill payment
- Statement Review
- Account Reconciliation
- Purchase Order Management
- General accounting
- Payment verification
- Quickbooks
- General Ledger Entries
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Expense Tracking
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Golden Arrow Buses
12.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
BNR Construction LTD
01.2012 - 09.2020
Junior Accountant/ Administrative Assistant
Estate Properties Inc
02.2005 - 08.2011
High School -
Memorial Composite High School Outreach
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