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Justyna Lambert

Calgary,AB

Summary

Detail-oriented and tech-savvy leader with a Certificate in Accounting and 7+ years of success in achieving business and financial goals. Develop and implement process improvements that streamline workflow, reduce costs, increase efficiency/productivity, and minimize risks. Manage a team of 10 and leverage customer service, communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to thrive in challenging environments. Well-qualified accounting professional specializing in AP leadership. Knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting principles and [Industry] practices. Well-versed in managing purchase orders, vendor files and internal records.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Spud/Blush Lane Organic Market
07.2022 - Current
  • Identify the need and navigate the organization to accepting electronic fund transfers (EFTs) which streamlined workflow and increased efficiency by allowing quick and secure payment processing
  • Post journal entries to reduce errors, reconcile accounts, and maintain positive cash flow
  • Utilize knowledge and experience to support 10 team members and maximize coaching opportunities to improve on-the-job performance
  • Cultivate and built trusting relationships with vendors and streamlining supply chain operations

E-File Clerk

Blush Lane Organic Market
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Received, tracked, scanned, and filed invoices, utilized Microsoft Excel to perform data entry, and provided administrative support for the team of 40
  • Communicated with vendors to order and ensure the availability of in-demand items
  • Reviewed store records, generated daily and weekly reports, informed the head office of pricing discrepancies and corrected errors in the system

Customer Service Manager

Planet Organic Market
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Managed a team of 8 and created weekly schedules providing staff with a positive work-life balance
  • Answered a high volume of phone calls, answered questions/concerns, and completed returns and exchanges
  • Prepared daily deposits, performed cash handling duties, and maximized cost-saving opportunities to achieve front-end budgets

Customer Service Supervisor

Blush Lane Organic Market
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided high-quality service to 150+ customers daily in a high-volume environment
  • Leveraged accounting and analytical skills to reconcile previous day’s cash, debit, and credit card payments totaling up to $25,000
  • Trained and led a team of cashiers and identified qualified personnel to develop and build the talent pipeline

Education

Certificate in Accounting -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SATI)

Certificate in Health Unit Clerk -

Bow Valley College

Diploma - South

Skills

  • Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Balance Sheet, Administrative Skills
  • Data Entry, Communication/Interpersonal/Analytical/Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Time Management
  • Computer Skills:
  • Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/OneDrive/Teams), Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dooap
  • Prioritization Skills
  • Invoice Processing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Electronic Filing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Payment Tracking

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Spud/Blush Lane Organic Market
07.2022 - Current

E-File Clerk

Blush Lane Organic Market
02.2019 - 07.2022

Customer Service Manager

Planet Organic Market
01.2018 - 02.2019

Customer Service Supervisor

Blush Lane Organic Market
01.2016 - 01.2018

Certificate in Accounting -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SATI)

Certificate in Health Unit Clerk -

Bow Valley College

Diploma - South

Justyna Lambert