Katanya Lewis
St John's,Antigua And Barbuda
Summary
Dynamic professional individual with hands-on experience in payroll and accounts payables and financial related roles and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Offering successful career history comprising more than ten years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
Jumby Bay Resort
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing relevant documentation related to payroll transactions.
Junior Accountant
Jumby Bay Resort
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Sage 300.
- Calculating of Service Charge for Payroll Processing
- Income Auditing
- Accurately preparing and filing local tax (ABST)
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Jumby Bay Resort
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Florida Institute of Technology
01-2026
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Antigua And Barbuda International Institute Techno
2013
Skills
- Journal Entries
- Invoice Processing
- Accruals and prepayments
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Proficient in Sage 300
- Payroll discrepancies
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
Jumby Bay Resort
05.2024 - Current
Junior Accountant
Jumby Bay Resort
08.2017 - 05.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Jumby Bay Resort
12.2013 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Antigua And Barbuda International Institute Techno
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Florida Institute of Technology
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