Lisa Kennedy
Osgoode,ON
Summary
Proactive accounts payable professional with more than 15 years of industry experience providing outstanding accounting assistance and enthusiastic about building positive experiences. Proven track record in various roles within the IBI Group, currently serving as an Accounts Payable Supervisor at Arcadis-IBI Group. Skilled in managing teams, implementing software solutions, developing standard operating procedures, and maintaining vendor profiles globally. Proficient in assessing vendor invoices based on regional budgets and tailoring vendor payments using different methods. Experienced in project accounting, human resources administration, and accounting assistance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Arcadis-IBI Group
01.2020 - Current
- Managed a team of five Accounts Payable specialists responsible for processing invoices and payments for 44 offices in North America
- Implemented new software solutions to streamline Accounts Payable processes
- Developed standard operating procedures for Accounts Payable
- Created and maintained vendor profiles globally
- Assessed vendor invoices based on regional budgets and tailored vendor payments with five different methods
- Responsible for staffing of the Accounts Payable department.
Project Accountant
IBI Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed and maintained project budgets, monitored expenses, and tracked financials
- Developed detailed reports to track budget variance from original estimates
- Maintained project-related records, contracts, and change orders.
Human Resources Administrator
IBI Group
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Maintained employee records, processed new hire paperwork, and managed human resource documentation
- Conducted onboarding orientations and executed payroll, including determining pay rates for overtime
- Liaised between employees and upper-level management
- Created presentations to educate staff members about HR and responded to questions about benefits packages or other HR-related matters
- Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks, and performance evaluation forms
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity
- Led workplace wellness initiatives.
Accounting Assistant
IBI Group
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and deposits
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation, and disbursements
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips
- Assisted with payroll processing and entered data into accounting software programs
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and prepared bank deposits.
Education
Hotel and Restaurant Management -
Algonquin College
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Training
- Business Processes and Procedures
- Efficiency seeker and creator
- Collaborator
- Team Communicator
- Problem-solver
- Presentation/Oral Communication
- Interpersonal
- Initiative dependable
- Expense Tracking
- Management
- Invoice Processing
- Accounting
- Internal Controls
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Arcadis-IBI Group
01.2020 - Current
Project Accountant
IBI Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
Human Resources Administrator
IBI Group
01.2009 - 01.2018
Accounting Assistant
IBI Group
01.2008 - 01.2018
Hotel and Restaurant Management -
Algonquin College
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