Laura Oomen
Inverary,ON
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience at Ongwanada, specializing in financial record keeping and client relations. Demonstrated success in processing large volume payroll with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and timeliness. Skilled in promoting teamwork and improving operational efficiency, driving organizational success through effective financial management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Clerk
Ongwanada
Kingston, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Processed accounts receivable and billing including collection of outstanding accounts, correspondence with 3rd parties about contract updates and other monthly duties
- Reviewed monthly aging reports for customer accounts over 30 days and resolved billing discrepancies to support timely collections.
- Provided backup support for payroll by processing biweekly payroll for over 500 union and non-union employees, including reviewing schedules and pay data for accuracy.
- Completed annual payroll reconciliations; T4's, EHT WSIB and HOOPP Pension Plan
- Served as the point of contact for the Facilities Department in the absence of the Maintenance Manager, coordinating staff redeployment for emergency calls and scheduling work orders.
- Provided receptionist relief and administrative support by covering front desk operations during staff absences.
- Enhanced communication of financial data by developing systems and databases to improve efficiency and accessibility for other departments.
Bookkeeper
Good Omen Office Services
Kingston, ON
08.2014 - 01.2022
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to small businesses in Kingston, including quote preparation and report generation.
- Completed working papers for CPA, HST, WSIB, and payroll remittance for tax preparation.
- Applied full cycle accounting knowledge to compile data for biweekly payroll and invoices.
- Utilized QuickBooks, Sage Accpac, ADP, Excel, and MS Word for efficient financial management.
- Prepared and reconciled monthly bank accounts and chart of accounts.
- Input daily sales receipts and accounts receivable into the general ledger accurately.
- Managed accounts payable and executed various special projects as requested by clients.
Accounting Clerk
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, ON
03.2020 - 01.2022
- High Volume Accounts Payable with 3 way matching
- Ensured timely processing of accounting data to capture discount on invoices, meeting critical monthly and fiscal year-end deadlines.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounting information regularly to uphold compliance with established policies.
- Addressed outstanding issues promptly to maintain the integrity of financial data using video calling and Microsoft teams with purchasing department, vendors and other stake holders
Counter Sales
A & B Tool Rentals
Vancouver, BC
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitated scheduling and dispatch operations for drivers alongside the Counter Manager
- Input complex equipment rental orders into point of rental system, addressing inquiries received through various channels.
- Performed regular audits to alig inventory counts with internal systems at all locations.
- Suggested effective equipment solutions to assist customers with job site challenges.
- Assisted management in refining operational processes to boost customer satisfaction and increase sales.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety policies while working around hazardous materials and machinery.
- Managed inventory control by investigating discrepancies and overseeing cross-location transfers effectively.
- Generated monthly financial reports and managed audit preparations, ensuring timely account reconciliations.
Education
Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ONBachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ONSkills
- Financial record keeping and reconciliation
- Client relations and front office support
- Full cycle accounting
- Tax compliance and preparation
- Office scheduling and administration
- Team supervision
- Purchasing and contract management
- Banking reconciliations
- Payroll processing
Additional Information - Skills Summary
- Over 20 years in combined role of administrative & front line customer service working for large to small organizations for example: Alzheimer Society of Kingston, A & B Tool Rentals, Rona
- Inventory Management training from Rona, Michael's Arts & Craft Store, The Home Depot Store
- Education in Business Administration-Accounting
Timeline
Finance Clerk
Ongwanada
01.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
03.2020 - 01.2022
Counter Sales
A & B Tool Rentals
09.2018 - 06.2019
Bookkeeper
Good Omen Office Services
08.2014 - 01.2022
Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting
St. Lawrence College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Lakehead University