Laura Schuettler

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dynamic and detail-driven accounting professional with excellent critical thinking skills and analytical capabilities. Over 10+ years of accounting experience, consistently accomplishing tasks effectively both in teams and independently. Thrives in fast-paced environments and highly adaptable to change, always meeting deadlines with ease. Strong organizational skills and time management abilities contribute to a proven track record of successful financial administration and month-end management. Cultivates positive relations with co-workers, clients, and vendors, enhancing ability to excel in any accounting role.

Work History

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Specialist & Payroll Coordinator

Fibracast

09.2024 - 01.2025

Weekly Deposits
Call customers with overdue accounts to collect
Enter vendor’s invoices daily
Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve any invoice issues
Compute wages, using salary adjustments, bonuses, RRSP contributions and deductions
Keep payroll data up to date for transfers, terminations
Ensure payroll accuracy
Prepare reports for taxes, earnings and deductions
Prepare month-end reporting
Responsible for credit card and bank reconciliations

Bookkeeper

Crescent Oil / Fuels Inc.

09.2023 - 09.2024

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and balance sheets for management within strict deadlines
Managed month end accounts payable process including reconciliation bank statements and AP/AR clearing accounts, accrual listing
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized
Prepared and paid WSIB,HST, Carbon Tax, Exercise Tax, T4’s

Accounts Payable Specialist

Zest Communities Group

08.2020 - 09.2023

Coordinated a team of four to ensure balanced workloads and timely invoice entry
Managed month end accounts payable process including reconciliation of intercompany balances and AP/AR clearing accounts, accrual listing
Managed weekly cash requirements across five companies including necessary intercompany cash transfers, EFT and Cheque processing and online bank payments
High volume, timely and accurate data entry including vendor invoices (250-300 per week), AR Cash receipts entry and partner distributions
Respond to inquiries in a timely manner from Senior Leadership
Determined prioritization of vendors for payments based on payment terms and vendor relationship

Accounts Payables

FABRIS

01.2017 - 04.2020

High volume, timely and accurate data entry including vendor invoices (250-300 per week)
Maintain EFT deposit record
Prepare NAFTA certificates
Trained new hires on policies and procedures
Reconcile GL accounts and Bank account (3 bank accounts daily, 5 GL accounts monthly)

Accounts Payables

FLUIDLINE

09.2014 - 01.2017

High volume, timely and accurate data entry including vendor invoices (250-300 per week)
Answering phone and directing inquiries to the appropriate people and departments
Twice a month run cheques for payment through EFT deposits and manual cheques (100 cheques monthly)
Maintain EFT deposit records
Prepare accounts receivable cheques for deposit
Maintain an electronic database of vendor files

Accounts Receivable Manager

AZX SPORT

03.2012 - 09.2014

Managed customer accounts
Calling customers collecting accounts
Approving credit terms for customers
Daily bank deposit and AR cash receipts entry

Administration Assistant/Reception

DEKRA TRANSPORT

03.2011 - 03.2012

Answered all incoming calls and forwarding them to the correct personnel
Called customers to collect monies owed to company
Maintenance and service of all office equipment including telephone system
Made sure all WSIB were up to date

Education

Administration -

Everest College

Hamilton, ON

01.1998

Skills

Payment
Invoice processing
Cash flow
Invoice coding
Expense tracking
General ledger and account reconciliation

Electronic filing
Quickbooks, Sage
Problem resolution
Payment coding and processing
Critical thinking
Payroll preparation and processing