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Taylor Meyer

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Personable and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost administrative efficiencies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Home Instead North Shore & Downtown
2024.04 - Current
  • Managed journal entries, accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees for 75-100 employees.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, safeguarding company information and upholding professional ethics standards in all dealings.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing efficient accounting procedures and Accounting Controls.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper allocation of expenses and accurate recording of transactions across all business functions.
  • Managed the integration links between the 3 main software systems the company runs on. WellSky, QBO & Payworks.


Projects of Note:

  • Brought Bookkeeping entirely in house.
  • Brought Payroll processing in house.
  • Implemented Accounting Controls to safeguard information.

Accounts Payable - Contract 1 Year

Canterbury Coffee Corporation
2023.02 - 2024.03
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 500+ invoices per month.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying accuracy of submitted documentation against company policies before approval.
  • Provided coverage for Senior Accounts Payable.
  • Trained new Accounts Payable employees.


Projects of Note:

  • Created/Wrote the Standard Operating Procedures manual for Accounts Payable.
  • This was my second time being hired by Canterbury.

Business Manager

Kirk & Co Consulting Ltd.
2022.02 - 2022.12
  • Collaborate closely with Partners to effectively run back end administrative tasks.
  • Full cycle bookkeeping - Including AR & AP, Month End & Year End
  • Benefits administrator, payroll processing, recruitment & other HR matters
  • Implementing new technology on the administrative end to increase admin efficiency.


Projects of note:

  • Bringing all Bookkeeping & Payroll entirely in house
  • Using Excel expertise to streamline manual invoice creation
  • Moving in house bookkeeping from Sage 50 to Quickbooks Online.

Office Manager

Red Rocket Creative Strategies
2020.08 - 2022.02
  • Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
  • Prepared monthly and deliverable-based invoicing.
  • Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
  • Served as main point of contact for all employee expense reimbursement requests, reviewing submissions for compliance with company policies before approving payments.
  • Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.


Projects of Note:

  • Putting together a new cost based Pricing strategy.
  • Planning company virtual company events.

Office Manager

DEOS Controls Americas Inc
2019.07 - 2022.02
  • Managed financial operations for the business, ensuring accurate budgeting and timely invoice processing.
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal levels of supplies while minimizing costs.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Managed payroll processing efficiently, ensuring timely salary disbursements without errors or discrepancies.


Projects of Note:

  • Redoing 4 years of bookkeeping to fully utilize QBO.
  • Setting up the time tracking software and implementing it with QBO.
  • Developing and onboarding all administrative process.

Executive Assistant

Wicks Electric
2020.03 - 2020.04

Maternity Leave Contract that was cut short due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.

Associate Bookkeeper

XLN Professional Inc.
2018.07 - 2020.03
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients.
  • Researched and tested new software.


Projects of Note:

  • Assisting owner with setting up new clients on Xero
  • Setting up client company on Payworks.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Palmer IP
2018.05 - 2018.07
  • Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
  • Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
  • Prepared invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.

Administrative Assistant

IPAC Chemicals
2017.09 - 2018.05
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.

Inside Sales/Administrative Assistant

Canterbury Coffee Corporation
2015.05 - 2017.03
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Processed customer orders in line with established policies and procedures.


Projects of Note:

  • Learning both ERP systems, and becoming the departments super user for training new hires.
  • Advancing quickly and being given the distributor and international order desks.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management -

Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC
08.2023

Business Administration Certificate -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.2018

Office Administration: Legal Office Skills -

Vancouver Community College
01.2015

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective Communication
  • Process change management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Payroll Processing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Operations Management
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Training and mentoring
  • Legal Compliance

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Home Instead North Shore & Downtown
2024.04 - Current

Accounts Payable - Contract 1 Year

Canterbury Coffee Corporation
2023.02 - 2024.03

Business Manager

Kirk & Co Consulting Ltd.
2022.02 - 2022.12

Office Manager

Red Rocket Creative Strategies
2020.08 - 2022.02

Executive Assistant

Wicks Electric
2020.03 - 2020.04

Office Manager

DEOS Controls Americas Inc
2019.07 - 2022.02

Associate Bookkeeper

XLN Professional Inc.
2018.07 - 2020.03

Legal Administrative Assistant

Palmer IP
2018.05 - 2018.07

Administrative Assistant

IPAC Chemicals
2017.09 - 2018.05

Inside Sales/Administrative Assistant

Canterbury Coffee Corporation
2015.05 - 2017.03

Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management -

Royal Roads University

Business Administration Certificate -

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Office Administration: Legal Office Skills -

Vancouver Community College
Taylor Meyer