TRICIA HENRY
Chateauguay
Summary
Highly skilled accounting professional with expertise in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing. Known for dependability, integrity, and quick learning. Keen eye for detail and committed to delivering exceptional results. Strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Fluent in both French and English, enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Administrator
McGill University
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and local regulations.
- Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate account balances and expense projections.
- Developed effective relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, bankers, auditors, improving communication flow within the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain a cohesive financial environment.
- Ensured timely financial reporting through diligent data entry and reconciliation efforts.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining the accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts through careful analysis of expenses and identification of potential savings opportunities.
- Reviewed and Approved detailed Advances and Expense Reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual prepaid and accruals for expenses and reconciled balance sheets.
- Managed Open Purchase Orders, and ensuring accuracy with compliance while reducing risk to the university.
- Reconciled bank, credit card and investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Accounting Clerk
McGill University
03.2014 - 02.2023
- 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 receivables.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation for financial department procedures to facilitate new employee training.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Maintained compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
Cashier
Jean Coutu
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Groupe Argento Group
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Prepared monthly closings by creating journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Quickly and accurately processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
- Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance.
- Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
Accounting Clerk / Supervisor
West Indian Treasure Chest
08.2007 - 06.2009
- 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.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Administrative Assistant
Grenada Research Institute
01.2007 - 01.2008
Education
Diploma of Vocational Studies (D.V.S) - Accounting
Shadd Business Centre
2011
French Language Course -
Cégep André Laurendeau
2010
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Economics
T. A. Marryshow Community College
St. George's GND06-2007
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph’s Convent St. Andrew
2005
Skills
- Banner
- Minerva
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Facilitate donation transactions
- Month-End Reports
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Invoice Processing and Payment Tracking
- Accrual accounting
- Month-end closing
- Journal entries
Timeline
Accounts Administrator
McGill University
02.2023 - Current
Accounting Clerk
McGill University
03.2014 - 02.2023
Cashier
Jean Coutu
09.2011 - 03.2014
Groupe Argento Group
06.2011 - 09.2011
Accounting Clerk / Supervisor
West Indian Treasure Chest
08.2007 - 06.2009
Administrative Assistant
Grenada Research Institute
01.2007 - 01.2008
French Language Course -
Cégep André Laurendeau
Diploma of Vocational Studies (D.V.S) - Accounting
Shadd Business Centre
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Economics
T. A. Marryshow Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph’s Convent St. Andrew
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