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Lorraina Gecana

Oshawa

Summary

Organized and dependable Accounting Manager with over 20 years experience in Ad/Marketing Agencies. Proficient in invoicing, payments and collections with sharp eye for detail and accuracy. Knowledgeable about accounts payable and receivable processes and stays updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Fuse Create Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2024
  • Processed client invoices upon receipt of billing information and as per billing schedule.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Post journal entries for assets depreciation schedule
  • Managed monthly HST remittance and filing
  • Managed annual EHT remittance and filing
  • Utilized strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate in a professional manner to maintain the business relationships while collecting on past-due Accounts Receivable.
  • Set up new clients and update client information as needed
  • Managed credit card expenses and reconciliation
  • Processed and maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.

Accounting Manager

Grip Limited
2006 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw accounts payable processes
  • Managed client billings and finance
  • Manages bank reconciliations and Customer rebates reconciliation
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements
  • Performed monthly HST remittances and payments
  • Maintained clients and vendors information
  • Prepared month end journal entries
  • Assisted with clients and company audits
  • Prepared vendors payments

Accounts Payable Clerk

Grip Limited
2004 - 2006
  • Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
  • Managed efficient and accurate processing of invoices and check requests
  • Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details

Accounting Clerk

Watt International Toronto
2002 - 2004
  • Processed all incoming and outgoing invoices and payments.
  • Performed a wide range of data entry, including expenses and sales.
  • Liaised with vendors and customers to resolve discrepancies.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables.

Billing Coordinator

JWT
1998 - 2001
  • Entered details into accounts and tracked payments
  • Answered telephone and in person inquiries with a friendly demeanor and full knowledge of billing department processes
  • Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details

Education

Accounting, Undergraduate -

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario

B.S. Pharmacy ( Registered Pharmacist) -

Manila Central University
Manila, Philippines

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Financial auditing
  • AP and AR management
  • Collections
  • Account reconciliation
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Bank account reconciliations

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Fuse Create Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2024

Accounting Manager

Grip Limited
2006 - 03.2020

Accounts Payable Clerk

Grip Limited
2004 - 2006

Accounting Clerk

Watt International Toronto
2002 - 2004

Billing Coordinator

JWT
1998 - 2001

Accounting, Undergraduate -

Durham College

B.S. Pharmacy ( Registered Pharmacist) -

Manila Central University
Lorraina Gecana