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Sarah Jane Smith

Vaudreuil-Dorion

Summary

Knowledgeable Accounting Clerk enthusiastic about supporting business financial needs. Well-developed expertise in administration and compliance. Proactive problem-solver and meticulous coordinator with great attention to detail.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accounting Administrator

Phillips & Cohen Associates Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
  • Reported on status of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing procedures, enhancing the accuracy of financial statements for executive review.
  • Ensured timely payment of invoices, maintaining positive vendor relationships and improving cash flow management.
  • Processed bank deposits and reconciled financial statements.
  • Collaborated with auditors during annual audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Improved accuracy in financial reporting by diligently reviewing and reconciling accounts on a regular basis.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, enhancing the flow of financial information and fostering collaboration in achieving company goals.
  • Contributed to improved patient satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries related to their payments or account balances.
  • Achieved high levels of data accuracy during payment batching, ensuring smooth bank deposits and financial reporting processes.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Processed cash payments and credit and debit card transactions.
  • Focused on continuous improvement in personal performance metrics such as speed, accuracy, and error rate.

Accounting Clerk

Transport DX
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.

Data Management Analyst

Shark Ninja
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Verified compliance with data retention requirements by managing document catalogues for long-term archival of data associated with contract closeouts.
  • Formulated techniques for quality data collection to meet expected adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy targets.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.

Inside Sales Representative

Weco Electrical Connectors
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Determined needs, delivered solutions and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.

Accounting Clerk

Magna Stainless
01.2004 - 05.2009
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.

Accounting Clerk

New Millennium Capital
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Checked figures and postings to verify correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
  • Facilitated payment of invoices due by contacting clients and sending bill reminders.
  • Posted customer payments by recording checks, cash and credit card transactions.
  • Verified validity of account discrepancies by investigating and obtaining information from sales and customers.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education -

Niagara College
Welland, ON
04.1995

Skills

  • Document Coding and Classification
  • Account Auditing
  • Accounts Payable
  • Relationship Building
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Precision and Accuracy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Financial Accounting Administrator

Phillips & Cohen Associates Ltd.
04.2022 - Current

Accounting Clerk

Transport DX
09.2020 - 03.2022

Data Management Analyst

Shark Ninja
07.2019 - 08.2020

Inside Sales Representative

Weco Electrical Connectors
06.2018 - 07.2019

Accounting Clerk

Magna Stainless
01.2004 - 05.2009

Accounting Clerk

New Millennium Capital
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education -

Niagara College
Sarah Jane Smith