1. GURPREET KAUR
25 Jansusie Road, Etobicoke, ON M9W4V4
Tel: 647.909.9034 ● Email: heygurpreet@gmail.com
Self-motivated and results oriented Senior Accounting Professionalwith a specialization in Accounts Payable and Financial
Analysis with a focus on SAP systems. Highly organized and analytical professional dedicated to accounting and payroll principles
and guidelines. Possessesa high degree of initiative and management practices; can work well independently or as part of a team.
Possess thorough understanding ofbudget,financial, and administrative policies within various industries including education.
10+ years of experience with specialization in Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Office Administration
Superlative organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills adapting to change and developing new skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Education with a long term goal of completing CGA
Proven Ability: Attention to Detail, Math Skills,Analytical Skills,and Organizational Skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English
Computer: MS Office (Word, Excel [Advanced-Pivot Tables, Macros, V-Lookup], PowerPoint, Outlook, Access),
ACCPAC, JD Edward and SAP FI & CO, AS400, SAGE 300, QuickBooks, SAP
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ~ PAYROLL ~ REPORTING & DOCUMENTATIONS~ PRODUCT MANAGEMENT~NEGOTIATIONS~JOURNAL
ENTRIES~VENDOR MANAGEMENT ~ACCOUNT & GL RECONCILIATIONS~
“Gurpreet Kaur brings a positive atmosphere to the workplace.She’s always smiling, usually the first one in, with high
motivationand ‘can-do’ attitude.She has an uncompromising customer satisfactiondisposition,and is well-organized and a
great multi-tasker.” –Former Employerat LoblawsInc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORE-MARK SEPT 2016-OCT 2016
ACCOUNTS PAYABLECLERK
Research pricing variances for commodities by using market indexes or consulting with product managers to resolve
discrepancies between purchase price and paid price
Work closely with internal partners (product managers, merchandising team, sales, etc.) in order to resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate vendor files (electronically and manually) to ensure payments are up to date
Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries via phone and email as directed
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Maintain historical records by microfiliming and filing documents
Disburse petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation
Ensure suppliers are paid accurately within established time limits
Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
Process EFT /EDI transactions (billing vendors),filing/faxing/perform other duties as required
Calculate vendorrebates and process bill backs and credit memos for the vendors
Calculate month end accruals and review the tracker for accuracy
Calculate, investigate,and process vendorperformance penalties for late or delayed shipments and accrue on the monthly
tracker
Review warehouse shipping/receiving quantities of products and resolving discrepancies or paying invoices based on what
was actually received and shipped out.
Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services in relation to the maintenance and processing of accounts (~ 500)
Process and monitor payments and expenditures, ensuring A/P records are accurate and up to date
Process expense and vendorinvoices (~250) on a daily basis
Perform data entry and batch reconciliations; route and resolve payment disputes
Review invoices for potential errors and/or discrepancies and resolve issues within a timely manner
Recognized for successfully managing multiple conflicting priorities in a high volume invoice environment
Recognized for finding additional revenue of $250K for the company by finding additional bill backs, rebates,and credit
memos that were not accrued in 2015
MATERNITY LEAVE (MAY 2015-AUG 2016)
LOBLAWS JUN 2014-MAY 2015
SENIOR FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE/ ANALYST
Responsible for processing invoices, auditing employee expense reports, and processing related payments while ensuring
compliance to company policy and assisting management with special projects as needed.
2. GURPREET KAUR
25 Jansusie Road, Etobicoke, ON M9W4V4
Tel: 647.909.9034 ● Email: heygurpreet@gmail.com
Managed a staff of accounts payable in the finance department as well as supported financial activities including
processing of journal and budget transactions,forecasting,monitoring, reconciling, analysis, investigating discrepancies
and resolve issues,and preparing various high level reports.
Responsible for providing financial advice and support to clients and colleagues to enable them to make sound business
decisions.
Engaged in financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting,engaging in cost reduction analysis, and reviewing
operational performance
Maintained a documented systemof accounting policies and procedures
Oversee the operations of the accounting department including the design of an organizational structure adequate for
achieving the department's goals and objectives
Managed financial reports for various departments including supply chain, human resources, and finance.
Ensured that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational requirements
Reported to management on variances from the established budget,and the reasons for those variances
Assisted management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
Engaged in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company
Reviewed the performance of competitors and report on key issues to management
Engaged in benchmarking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement
Interpreted the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities
Developed external relationships with appropriate contacts,e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations
Used the SAP systemto perform base budget accounting.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-VENDOR SERVICES
Responsible for processing regular utility and repair and maintenance invoices for all operating divisions.
Perform all otherduties related to Accounts Payable, including rejection monitoring and follow up.
Investigate and follow-up on vendorinquiries in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all data and ensure that all accounts are recorded properly.
Assist in the period and year-end processes.
Prepare account reconciliations including GL reconciliations, account and balance sheet analysis within tight deadlines;
research all external entries for accuracy.
Handle inquiries both internally and externally.
Maintain files for invoices related to utilities, repair and maintenance.
Perform ad hoc financial reporting as requested by management and support special projects as required.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills by at complex numbers and trying to find disparities and cost-saving areas
Input spreadsheets,taxdocuments and reports by using advanced Excel functions; print reports, review/analyze and file.
Utilized good listening and communication skills when working with clients, listening to issues,and dealing with the
government at tax time.
Work through and resolved moderately complex issues revolving around discrepancies, systemerrors, and reconciliations
HOLT RENFREW APR/2014-MAY/2014
ACCOUNTS PAYABLESPECIALIST
Responsibilities:Followed established protocolsin the execution of responsibilities to optimize the efficiency of the Accou nts
Payable Department by helping to resolve escalated issues; Provided support to team members and consistently ensure payments
are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Balanced Consignment Billing Request to UMR Reports and sent to vendors as per department schedules and standards
Updated EDI vendorlistings as per company and department standards
Accurately reported and documented EDI issues and followed up on issues until the resolution has been achieved
Processed Letters of Credit, Prepayments, Freight & Duty postings,and Foreign Buying office fees and expenses
Reviewed and authorized chargeback’s for price discrepancies ensuring accuracy and supporting documentations
Balanced monthly Letter of Credit reports, investigated and reported outstanding amounts within established timelines
Completed monthly reconciliations for Trade Payables, Prepaid Accounts and allowances
Matched invoices and Purchase Orders and investigated and resolved any outstanding amounts and discrepancies
Performed Monthly Review and followed up on “Hold & Suspend” Log
YAMANA GOLD INC. MAR/2014-APR/2014
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Performed accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable
3. GURPREET KAUR
25 Jansusie Road, Etobicoke, ON M9W4V4
Tel: 647.909.9034 ● Email: heygurpreet@gmail.com
transactions as well as performing otherrelated general accounting functions when required to reach Yamana Gold Inc.’s
shared goal of increasing efficiency and profitable operations
Processed payments (cash and electronic) in a timely fashion and ensure prompt resolution of payment difficulties
Collaborated with Manager to resolve discrepancies between payment disbursements and contract information
Audited all cash deposits/marketing contributions to ensure the disbursements are correctly coded in the G/L and ensured
all disbursements are accurate
Ensured contracts were billed and maintained to facilitate accurate accounting payments and financial reporting
Liaised with Group Departments to ensure that all contracts were correctly coded
Verified, entered, and processed all AP invoices (~500/week) and expense reports
Matched and coded invoices for approved purchase orders and receiving slips where appropriate
Identified the general ledger account code in accordance with corporate practices and assessed the accuracy of pre-coded
documents
Maintained contractorlogs of the consultant and also assisted with the preparation of monthly folders
Prepared General Entries and month end accruals
Prepared detailed reports of Amortization forth short and long term promissory notes
Payroll Responsibilities:
Reconciled and processed ADP payroll in the system
Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage,savings deductions,and job title and
department/division transfers.
Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions,leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Provided payroll information by answering questions and requests.
Maintained employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Managed bi-weekly cheque runs, staff expenses
Processed and filed WSIB, EHT, HST
ELMENTARY TEACHERS’ FEDERATION OF ONTARIO JAN/2014-MAR/2014
ACCOUNTS PAYABLEASSOCIATE
Responsibilities:Responsible for providing financial and administrative in order to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate
financial and administrative operations
Processed accounts payable for ETFO events,including conferences,workshops,and meetings with vendors
Processed release time and fee rebate payments to locals both manual and electronic
Processed legal and utility bills and ensured payments were made on time
Prepared worksheets/costing sheetsforvendor accounts
Liaised with all staff, executive members, local presidents and members, and schoolboard officials on a daily basis
ensuring professionalism at all times
Provided administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations including maintaining filing
systemfor all financial documents,and ensuring confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files
NATURAL MARKET FOOD GROUP AUG/2011-SEPT/2013
ACCOUNTS PAYABLEASSOCIATE
Responsibilities:Completed paymentsand controls expenditures by receiving,processing, and reconciling invoices
Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing systemreports to balances
Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recorded entries
Paid vendors and utility companies by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduled and prepared checks; resolved
purchase order, contract,invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentations,insured credit was received for
outstanding memos; issued stop-payments orpurchase order amendments
Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
Verified vendoraccounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Assumed expanded responsibilities of five stores of Richtree Market Restaurants through cash management, Bank &
Credit Card Reconciliations using company’s proprietary software
HDFC BANK OF INDIA, INDIA MAY/2008-JUN/2010
FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Answered incoming phone calls in an etiquette manner and assisted customers overthe phone answering general inquiries
4. GURPREET KAUR
25 Jansusie Road, Etobicoke, ON M9W4V4
Tel: 647.909.9034 ● Email: heygurpreet@gmail.com
about financial related products; Welcomed customers warmly when they entered the bank
Served customers in opening new accounts,updated current accounts,closed accounts ensuring confidentiality
Assisted customers with routine account-related requests:Fund Transfers, Bank Deposits,Checking & Saving Account
Transactions,Funds Availability, Verification Requests,Wire Transfers, etc.
Cross-sell bank products and services based on customer needs in accordance with the bank’s program standards
Researched and resolved customer issues,acting as a customer liaison between other bank departments when necessary.
ROYAL MOTOR WORKS/ RMW AUTOMOBILE, INDIA JAN/2006-MAY/2008
ACCOUNTANT
Negotiated cost of products with vendors and suppliers cross-referencing products and conduction product comparisons
Handled accounting related functions: monthly preparation of profit/loss statements,balance sheets,and factory payroll
Maintained detailed inventory records of receipts, withdrawals, and available levels to ensure proper stockon hand,
thereby minimizing production downtime
Issued monthly inventory control reports to update management on activity and stocklevels, composed business leveland
parts release authorization letters
Arranged for tracked payment of invoices from suppliers
Prepared documentations and reports on inventory levels and costing
Prepared packing slips for warehouse personnel and prepared documentations in relation to pick, pack, and shipping
including way bills
Processed payrolls for 50+ employees accurately and efficiently for 2 consecutive years single handedly.
Enhanced efficiency of payroll process 50% through implementation of time effective automated processing techniques.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
CGA (In Pursuit)
Bachelor of Education-Specialization in Accounting 2007
Bachelor of Commerce (H), Accounting Major 2005