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Kim Perry

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

A versatile Administrative Assistant with over 15 years experience providing administrative and client support. Areas of expertise include office management, accounts receivable and payable, preparation of financial statements, customer service and payroll. Possesses a high level of attention to detail and a proven record of accuracy. Able to analyze situations and problems to deliver optimum solutions for customers and team members. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Readily responds to requests for support and maintains a positive, balanced attitude under pressure. Self-motivated and highly organized individual with experience in accounting and finance. Proven ability to manage accounting operations, reconcile accounts, and analyze financial data. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Knowles Centre Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing through automation tools and software integration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper coding of expenses and revenue recognition.
  • Monitored aging reports for proactive collection efforts, reducing delinquent accounts receivable balances significantly over time.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients regarding billing inquiries or disputes resolution.
  • Reduced number of overdue invoices for improved cash flow management.
  • Improved accounts receivable collections by establishing clear communication channels and follow-up procedures with clients.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

ANDERSON'S HOUSE OF ORTHOPEDICS
01.2005 - 01.2023
  • Handling all the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Daily Manitoba Health Billing, MPIC, Workers Compensation, Blue Cross Billing, Various tasks requested by the Owners, Booking Patient Appointments, Purchasing of Stock.

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

FLYNN CANADA LTD
01.1993 - 01.2005
  • Handled Accounts Receivables including deposits for 15 branches
  • Processed payments for sub-trades across Canada, reconciled individual branch bank accounts for 10 branches
  • Keyed all data and produced job-costing reports on a monthly basis for all branches
  • Accurately balanced deposits on a monthly basis
  • Maintained an outstanding record of accurate deposits
  • Uncovered and reconciled errors that occurred because of misallocation of jobs to locations
  • Achieved a reputation with suppliers for reliably calculating accurate rebates
  • Recognized by branch personnel, as a dependable team member that could be counted upon to assist knowledgeably with any request.

ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATION CLERK

FLYNN CANADA LTD
01.1990 - 01.1998
  • Processed accounts payable and receivables, sub-trade payments and sundries, produced job costing reports, and entered work orders for branches nationwide
  • Performed front reception role, distributed mail, and provided relief support for company payroll department
  • Chosen to take on more senior responsibilities because of work ethic and strong capabilities demonstrated
  • Professionally and courteously handled incoming inquiries from clients and branch staff, directing callers to appropriate parties for problem resolution
  • Processed payroll for over 50 employees in a timely manner.

BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR

  • Provided administrative and customer service support in the branch office
  • Handled accounts payables with a consistently low error rate
  • Accurately processed over 100 customer work orders per month and over 120 sales invoices received from the branch manager and estimators
  • Managed the branch office administrative requirements including customer service support, preparation of correspondence, and preparation of quotes
  • Worked closely with the field employees to coordinate delivery of required materials to diverse job sites
  • Working closely with Site Managers, ordered all work site materials and ensured adequate stocks were in supply
  • Prepared and balanced monthly inventory of existing stock
  • Managed office supply inventory and ensured smooth operations of support functions.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Able to resolve customer issues and concerns in a pleasant and confident manner
  • Handle large sums of cash, maintain an accurate float and balancing on a daily basis
  • Customer Service

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Home Outfitters
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Able to resolve customer issues and concerns in a pleasant and confident manner
  • Handled large sums of cash, maintained an accurate float and balancing on a daily basis
  • Handled store closing and opening responsibilities
  • Directed customers to appropriate areas of store for their merchandise needs
  • Answered a busy telephone while simultaneously serving customers.

Education

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS MALL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -

Red River College
Winnipeg, MB
01.2017

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING -

Red River College
Winnipeg, MB
02.1981

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS GRADE 12 DIPLOMA -

Sturgeon Creek Regional Secondary School
Winnipeg, MB
06.1980

Skills

  • Bookkeeping And Reconciliation
  • Invoice Processing
  • Accounts Payable And Receivable
  • Journal Updates
  • Verbal And Written Communication
  • Payroll
  • Multitasking
  • Sage 50
  • Familiar with account coding

Certification

Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping - 12/2019

Personal Information

Title: Accounting Coordinator

Languages

Timeline

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Knowles Centre Inc.
08.2023 - Current

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

ANDERSON'S HOUSE OF ORTHOPEDICS
01.2005 - 01.2023

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Home Outfitters
01.2002 - 01.2007

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

FLYNN CANADA LTD
01.1993 - 01.2005

ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATION CLERK

FLYNN CANADA LTD
01.1990 - 01.1998

BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR

CUSTOMER SERVICE

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS MALL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -

Red River College

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING -

Red River College

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS GRADE 12 DIPLOMA -

Sturgeon Creek Regional Secondary School
Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping - 12/2019
Kim Perry