Karanpreet Kaur
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented administrative and accounting professional with over 5 years of expertise in payroll, accounts receivable/payable, office administration, and financial reporting. Adept at HR and finance-related administrative tasks, budget tracking, event coordination, records management, and scheduling. Strong ability to streamline processes, support leadership teams, and ensure operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Sage, and other administrative and financial software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
KLUANE DRILLING LTD
Whitehorse, YT
10.2024 - Current
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accurate wage calculations, deductions, overtime, and statutory compliance
- Maintained and updated payroll records, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and alignment with HR and financial policies
- Administered employee timekeeping systems, verifying hours worked, vacation, sick leave, and other entitlements
- Assisted with HR functions, including payroll inquiries, employee records management, and onboarding support
- Prepared and filed payroll tax reports, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations
- Collaborated with HR and finance teams to align payroll data with employee benefits, compensation structures, and financial reporting
- Generated payroll reports, reconciling discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution of payroll errors
- Provided payroll support during audits, preparing and submitting requested payroll documentation in compliance with internal and external audit requirements
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Home Hardware
Whitehorse, YT
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Processed invoices and payments, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to company financial policies
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports, proactively following up on overdue accounts to reduce outstanding balances
- Reconciled financial discrepancies, investigating and resolving invoice disputes and payment issues efficiently
- Maintained and updated financial records, ensuring accuracy in data entry and compliance with accounting standards
- Generated financial reports, analyzing accounts receivable trends and providing recommendations to improve collection strategies
- Supported month-end and year-end closing processes, assisting in financial reconciliation and reporting
- Communicated with customers and internal teams, addressing billing inquiries and ensuring timely resolutions
- Assisted in budget tracking, ensuring department expenses aligned with financial goals
- Performed general administrative tasks, including document management, correspondence handling, and financial data organization
Concierge (Front Desk Reception & Administrative Support)
Knights On Guard
Toronto, ON
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed front desk operations, greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and providing administrative support to staff
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, handling logistics, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting minutes
- Handled administrative tasks, including maintaining records, data entry, and filing important documentation
- Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely communication and proper documentation
- Maintained financial records, assisting in budget tracking and generating financial reports
- Coordinated event planning, organizing community engagement activities and ensuring smooth execution
- Monitored building access, enforcing security protocols and managing visitor registration
- Handled confidential documents, ensuring secure and organized record-keeping
- Acted as a liaison between management and residents, resolving concerns and facilitating communication
Education
Diploma - Business
Alpha International Academy
Toronto, ON04.2021
Skills
- Administrative & Office Management (Scheduling, Record Keeping, Data Entry, Correspondence Handling)
- Financial & Budget Tracking (Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Reconciliation)
- Human Resources & Payroll Administration (Employee Records, Benefits Administration, HR Coordination, Onboarding Support)
- Event Planning & Coordination (Meeting Scheduling, Communication Management, Logistics Coordination)
- Software Proficiency (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks)
- Customer Service & Communication (Email/Phone Correspondence, Stakeholder Coordination, Problem Resolution)
- Time Management & Multitasking (Ability to Handle Multiple Priorities Effectively, Deadline Management)
Certification
Certified First Aid CPR C+AED, 10/01/23, Present
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
KLUANE DRILLING LTD
10.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Home Hardware
06.2022 - 10.2024
Concierge (Front Desk Reception & Administrative Support)
Knights On Guard
02.2019 - 06.2022
Diploma - Business
Alpha International Academy