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Kassandra Beckett

Kingston,Canada

Summary

Detailed accounting payroll - assistant with several years of hands-on experience assisting with handling various accounting duties and procedures. Well-educated in reconciliation, bookkeeping and payroll. Innovative collaborator focused on adding value through measurable outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant

Triangle Fluid Controls
Belleville, ON
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for payroll processing, including benefit administration, daily AR functions, corporate credit card reconciliations & producing timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Process payroll for weekly and bi-weekly employees using Payworks.
  • WSIB/WCB monthly reporting and annual reconciliations.
  • RRSP monthly reporting and submission to group provider.
  • EHT annual reconciliation audit reporting.
  • Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.
  • Reconciled company bank accounts, credit card, resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
  • Input financial data and produced Financial Statements.
  • AR Payment Applications, GIC investment, redemption and post interest accrual entries.
  • Assist outside accountants to complete fiscal year end.
  • Answer incoming phone calls, direct to appropriate staff.
  • Check mail daily, sort and distribute internally.

Accounts Payable Administrator

ESG Solutions Inc.
Kingston, ON
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for day-to-day financial transactions including accounts payable, corporate credit card reconciliations for 40+ employees, and employee expense processing.
  • Entered financial transactions into internal database, maintaining 90% accuracy rate in full compliance with internal policy.
  • Process daily bills, check and vendor payments worth over $50,000, maintaining detailed records and receipts.
  • Accountable for ensuring fast close within 3 days of month end for payable entries, including employee per diem accruals and SG&A standard entries.
  • Process employee expense reports ensuring GL, project and department coding are assigned.
  • Audited invoice processing for compliance with three-step processes, reducing overpayments.
  • Processed 100+ vendor invoices on a weekly basis.
  • Performed Monthly check runs for 60+ vendors and 40+employee reimbursement across multiple entities.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Eikon Device Inc.
Kingston, ON
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Assisted HR department with reviewing ADP employee timecard exceptions for accurate payroll processing.
  • Assisted HR team when required to process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 50+ employees.
  • Entered financial transactions into internal database, maintaining 95% accuracy rate in full compliance with internal policy.
  • Process daily bills, check and vendor payments worth over $20,000, maintaining detailed records and receipts.
  • Accountable for ensuring fast close within 5 days of month end for payable entries, including materials in transit accruals and SG&A standard entries.
  • Audited invoice processing for compliance with three-step processes, reducing overpayments.
  • Processed 100+ vendor invoice on a weekly basis.
  • Performed weekly check runs for 50+ vendors.
  • Assisted CFO with year-end closing and audit process.

Accounts Receivable

Eikon Device Inc.
Kingston, ON
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for daily imports of sales data from ERP system into accounting management software.
  • In charge of billing, collections, reconciliation, and investigating chargebacks.
  • Produced summary reports on clients' accounts.
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.

Education

Diploma - Electronic Engineering Technician

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
Kingston, ON

Skills

  • Financial software expertise
  • Client confidentiality and relations
  • Payment processing and account reconciliation
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Adaptability and critical thinking skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Effective deadline management
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence skills
  • Strategic problem solving techniques
  • Month-end closing processes
  • Aging report analysis with journal entries expertise
  • Attention to detail in all tasks
  • Accountability in standards compliance
  • auditing for compliance purposes
  • efficient time management strategies
  • dedicated payroll administration skills
  • effective team collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounting Assistant

Triangle Fluid Controls
09.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Administrator

ESG Solutions Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2023

Accounts Payable Clerk

Eikon Device Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2023

Accounts Receivable

Eikon Device Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017

Diploma - Electronic Engineering Technician

St. Lawrence College
Kassandra Beckett