NELIA CANARES
Accounting and Payroll Assistant
North York,Ontario
Summary
Detail-orientated individual with excellent analytical thinking skills seeks role supporting high-volume payroll operations. Completes tasks with focus and precision for reliable outcomes. Keen problem-solver for minimised issues and errors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Accounting and Payroll Assistant
Baker Real Estate Inc
Toronto
04.2022 - Current
- Administer semi-monthly payroll for more or less 100 employees.
- Collect and evaluate timesheets and manage electronic timekeeping systems.
- Perform accurate payroll calculations using manual or computerized systems.
- Compute employee garnishment and terminations/final pay incompliance with legislative requirements.
- Determine holiday pay entitlements with precision, maintaining compliance.
- Administer confidential payroll records, meticulously maintaining data integrity.
- Respond to enquiries and provide information regarding payroll related matters.
- Create records for new starters and close out files for terminated or resigned employees.
- Collaborate with HR department to streamline employee data.
- Provide administrative support to accounting department.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills to create up-to-date reports.
Accounting Analyst
Yong Street Mission
Toronto
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Processed payroll through the ADP system
- Collected employee data and maintained employee files
- Processed and paid employees accurately and on time
- Prepared payroll journal entries
- Distributed T4 to the employees
- Prepared records of employment
- Responded to inquiries and resolved issues related to payroll
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts reconciliation
Payroll Clerk
Talentworld
Toronto
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Reviewed timesheets to ensure accuracy
- Encoded payroll data into QuickBooks, while tracking and fixing errors
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.
Accounting Intern
Quark Expeditions
Toronto
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Accurately encoded invoices and entered payments in the software.
- Assisted in Accounts Payable in preparing month-end reports.
- Processed payment to vendors through cheque and wire transfers.
- Handled filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to help with smooth running of office tasks.
Cashier
Shopper's Drug Mart
Toronto
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
- Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
- Assisted customers to locate obscure items on shop floor.
- Helped customers to pack away shopping for improved customer experience.
- Worked closely with supervisors to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Payroll Administrator
Academy of Learning College
Toronto, ON 08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Cordillera
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
Account reconciliation
Payroll administration
Problem-solving
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Payroll Software Knowledge
Team Player
Bookkeeping
Microsoft Office
ADP Workforce Now
Organizational Skills
Dependable and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Certification
Payroll Compliance Professional, Toronto November 2023
Timeline
Accounting and Payroll Assistant
Baker Real Estate Inc
04.2022 - Current
Accounting Analyst
Yong Street Mission
07.2021 - 04.2022
Payroll Clerk
Talentworld
01.2021 - 07.2021
Accounting Intern
Quark Expeditions
08.2019 - 02.2020
Cashier
Shopper's Drug Mart
04.2019 - 09.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Payroll Administrator
Academy of Learning College
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Cordillera