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Overview
Work History
Education
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Heather Wiens

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Highly motivated Financial/Accounting professional with a high degree of competence seeking a challenging role where my experience can be fully utilized and expanded.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Accounting Administrator

E.S. Fox Limited
10.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for assigning job numbers for newly awarded projects that the company bid on.
  • Gather all the paperwork associated with each job, contracts, purchase orders, estimates and phasing/scheduling, verifying the paperwork is correct and matches job description and value.
  • Perform detailed data entry for project set up, including recaps (breakout of how money is being distributed for project), enter phasing & scheduling, and job forecasting all within a timely manner.
  • Review all data entry and reports to ensure they properly reflect production on a job.
  • Responsible for continuous updates when required, mostly by adding additional contract or purchase order increases.
  • Assist Project Managers, Area Managers, Foreman & Field personnel, and other co-workers in the numerous other office locations.

Accounts Payable

E.S. Fox Limited
11.2006 - 10.2019
  • Analyze invoices for accuracy by matching invoices, packing slips and purchase orders and /or obtain approval prior to payment.
  • Process preauthorized, cheque payments for time sensitive vendors.
  • Reconcile & maintain several larger vendor accounts, including holdback, quick payments, and purchase order increases.
  • Setup and maintain EFT vendor accounts.
  • Deal with vendors on a daily basis helping to maintain good standing accounts, and assist in resolving issues.
  • Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
  • Process holdback payments, and communicate with vendors for required paperwork
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.

Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist

Niagara Cellars
08.2004 - 09.2006
  • Accounts payable for seven separate companies using Business Vision software.
  • Payroll using ADP payroll software for 100+ employees.
  • Bank reconciliations, bank deposits, online banking and petty cash.
  • General office duties (answering phones, emails, filing)
  • Setting up and maintaining employee benefit packages for 50 employees.
  • General accounting, journal entries,and account reconciliation.
  • Work as a team player with order entry and accounts receivable.

Education

Public Relations Certificate - Public Relations

Niagara College
Welland, ON
05.2001

Skills

  • Analytical & Problem Solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Accuracy in data entry
  • Self Motivated & ability to work Independently
  • Time Management skills & ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team Player
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Microsoft 365, P2000(in house accounting software - Oracle based)

Timeline

Project Accounting Administrator

E.S. Fox Limited
10.2019 - Current

Accounts Payable

E.S. Fox Limited
11.2006 - 10.2019

Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist

Niagara Cellars
08.2004 - 09.2006

Public Relations Certificate - Public Relations

Niagara College
Heather Wiens