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Kezia Gaskin

Toronto,ON

Summary

Junior Accountant pursuing CPA License. True team player experienced in month-end closing and accounts reconciliation. Academic project success in cash flow optimization, inventory management and accounts receivable. Intermediate user of Excel. My skill set encompasses technical accounting proficiency, complemented by practical insights into applying my knowledge through real-world experience. I'm wholeheartedly committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the broader objectives of both the department and the company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Accountant

Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. Limited
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed accounts payable with SAP Concur and Sage 50
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed employee expenses
  • Reported financial data and maintained accurate records
  • Streamlined invoice processing and vendor relationships
  • Assisted with corporate and partnership tax returns and subsidiary financial insights
  • Organized accounting records for accessibility
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reconciled Credit Cards and Expense Accounts each month.
  • Improved processes, workflow, and controls with the team
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Reported financial findings to the controller
  • Made bank runs to deposit checks and process payments
  • Participated in process improvements and special projects
  • Completed month-end activities accurately and on time
  • Performed various assigned accounting duties.

Sales Associate

Guess? Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Exceeded personal sales goals and gained extensive product knowledge
  • Utilized Customer Relationship Management system for tracking and reporting
  • Offered feedback to improve Lead Management criteria
  • Directed guest requests to higher management
  • Collaborated with colleagues and management professionally
  • Performed additional duties as assigned by management.

Administrative Assistant

Reichmann International
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Provided Overall Administrative guidance and support to the finance team
  • Maintained efficient flow of procedures/processes
  • Corresponded, email and telephone queries
  • Managed all correspondence, internal and external

Accounts Clerk

C.O. Williams Construction Limited
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed payments
  • Assisted in the audit process briefly.
  • Entered employee expenses for payroll updates
  • Conducted account analysis
  • Reviewed and reconciled checks monthly
  • Reported financial data and updated records
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded data
  • Reconciled entries and balanced numbers
  • Managed accounts payable shared email inbox and digitized invoices
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies and vendor disputes
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy
  • Ensured consistent on-time processing of invoices and documents
  • Applied codes for organized record-keeping

Administrative Assistant

Barbados Association Of Retired Persons
06.2018 - 07.2021
  • Efficiently handled telephone calls and routed messages to resolve client questions
  • Completed additional assigned tasks.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to achieve departmental goals
  • Reconciled disbursements and petty cash
  • Liaised with insurance broker and prepared documents
  • Managed incoming and outgoing packages, mail, and deliveries
  • Created accurate spreadsheets and used Excel functions to analyze data
  • Coordinated reception services and maintained client records
  • Addressed customer queries via email, face-to-face, and telephone interactions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Accounting

University of West Indies
Barbados
09.2020

Associate of Arts - Economics And Accounting

Barbados Community College
Barbados
05.2016

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Knowledge of Accounts Receivable
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Client Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Financial Modeling
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Dynamic GP
  • Intuit Tax Profile
  • SAP Concur
  • Sage 50
  • Financial Analysis
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements, LinkedIn - Oct 2023
  • CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant, CPA Prep: 2023 - Present

Timeline

Junior Accountant

Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. Limited
05.2022 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

Reichmann International
01.2022 - 04.2022

Sales Associate

Guess? Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2022

Accounts Clerk

C.O. Williams Construction Limited
07.2021 - 10.2021

Administrative Assistant

Barbados Association Of Retired Persons
06.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Accounting

University of West Indies

Associate of Arts - Economics And Accounting

Barbados Community College

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