Katie Collins
Hanmer
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting clerk skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable & receivable functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk
Rees Mobile Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared customer invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable & receivable transactions.
- Prepared comprehensive monthly reports detailing outstanding payables, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.
- Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
- Optimized cash flow management with strategic scheduling of payments to vendors.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Sage & Excel.
- Created detailed aging reports for management analysis, identifying potential collection issues and improving overall financial performance.
- Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
Home Daycare Owner
Hanmer Home Daycare
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Creates safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
- Set and enforce rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
- Instruct children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations
- Help children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten
- Prepare group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children
- Develop lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Plant Supervisor
Northern Uniform Service
10.2013 - 09.2020
- Various positions held over the years include general plant employee, plant lead, quality assurance supervisor, plant supervisor, and food safety team leader
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant
- Conducted performance reviews daily offering praise and recommendations for improvement
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages
- Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -
Laurentian University
04.2026
Personal Support Worker -
Conestoga College
04.2010
Skills
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Communication and Cooperation
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Management
- Payment Processing
- Expense Reporting
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Bank Reconciliation
Certification
- Certified ISO Internal Auditor 9001:2015, Northern Uniform
- Certified ISO Food Safety Management 22000, Northern Uniform
Timeline
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk
Rees Mobile Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
Home Daycare Owner
Hanmer Home Daycare
09.2020 - 03.2023
Plant Supervisor
Northern Uniform Service
10.2013 - 09.2020
Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -
Laurentian University
Personal Support Worker -
Conestoga College
- Certified ISO Internal Auditor 9001:2015, Northern Uniform
- Certified ISO Food Safety Management 22000, Northern Uniform
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