Donna Michalow
Tofield,AB
Summary
Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for up to 99 employees in a Municipal Government environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant - Payroll
Beaver County
01.2007 - Current
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Enhanced overall financial management, providing timely and accurate reports to senior staff members.
- Reconcile Bank Statements and accounts.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Serenic.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Increased efficiency with thorough maintenance of financial records and documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, safeguarding both company data and client/employee privacy.
- Reduced discrepancies in accounts receivable by closely monitoring customer payments and following up on overdue balances.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
- Improved financial accuracy by diligently reviewing and reconciling monthly bank statements.
- Resolved discrepancies in financial data to increase accuracy and reduce potential backlogs.
- Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to billing or account status issues.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping and reporting practices.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Admin Assistant - Public Works
Beaver County
12.1989 - 01.2007
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
PCP -
National Payroll Institute
Online04.2024
Secretarial Arts - Secretarial Arts
Lakeland College
Vegreville, AB Campus05.1986
Skills
- Payroll - All functions of payroll from start to finish
- Monthly Reporting
- Payment Posting
Timeline
Finance Assistant - Payroll
Beaver County
01.2007 - Current
Admin Assistant - Public Works
Beaver County
12.1989 - 01.2007
PCP -
National Payroll Institute
Secretarial Arts - Secretarial Arts
Lakeland College
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