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SIMONE HARLEQUIN

OSHAWA,ON

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience excelling in accounts payable, receivable, and collections. An excellent track record in resolving discrepancies and enhancing cash flow management. Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail drive successful vendor relationships and timely payments, ensuring operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Specialist - Accounts Payable Clerk

London Machinery Inc.
LONDON, ONTARIO
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Reviewed invoices for compliance with documentation and approval prior to payment.
  • Processed three-way matching of purchase orders and invoices.
  • Prioritized invoices based on cash discount opportunities and payment terms.
  • Prepared accurate vendor payments in a timely manner.
  • Distributed checks after printing and signing.
  • Maintained precise and accessible vendor records.
  • Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements with transactions.
  • Communicated with suppliers regarding payments, inquiries, and escalated issues to management.

Accounts Payable Administrator

Oxford Builders' Supplies
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Process a high volume of vendor invoices and payment requests for all hospital operations, capital projects, and trust funds with effective attention to detail and a high degree of data entry accuracy.
  • Entering large volumes of suppliers' invoices.
  • Researching and resolving accounts payable with vendors.
  • Enter Expense Reports.
  • Match up check copies with the appropriate backup, and prepare for Paper Vision.
  • Weekly check run.

Collections Agent

Crawford Corporation
LONDON, ONTARIO
01.2023 - 03.2023

Conducted daily collection calls to recover outstanding payments.

Resolved billing discrepancies and addressed customer credit issues promptly.

Processed payments through credit cards, online banking, and cash transactions.

  • Investigated customer disputes regarding billing errors and incorrect charges.
  • Reviewed contracts, invoices, letters, and emails related to customer accounts.
  • Acquired credit reporting data for new and existing customers efficiently.
  • Initiated legal action against delinquent customers when necessary.
  • Inputted inventory data into the system while writing purchase orders.

AR Specialist/Collections Agent

Masco
LONDON
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Processed credits and return authorizations efficiently.
  • Applied payments to customer accounts accurately.
  • Sent invoices via email to enhance billing efficiency.
  • Resolved inquiries regarding overdue balances promptly.
  • Provided statements to customers to maintain transparency.
  • Researched discrepancies between payments and open invoices systematically.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer account information in the database.
  • Analyzed creditworthiness utilizing internal guidelines and external credit reports.
  • Making daily collection calls to resolve overdue balances.

AR Clerk/Collections Agent

Grain Process Enterprises
Toronto
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Processed incoming payments via direct deposit, e-transfer, and check in compliance with financial policies.
  • Conducted daily collection calls to recover outstanding balances.
  • Prepared daily bank deposits to ensure accurate cash flow management.
  • Maintained postdated check log by updating records regularly.
  • Generated and dispatched monthly customer statements for account transparency.
  • Investigated customer account discrepancies, initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Collaborated on strategies aimed at reducing bad debt write-offs.
  • Communicated with vendors to resolve invoicing issues effectively.

Education

Bachelor's degree - commerce

Nipissing University
ONLINE
05-2026

Business Accounting Diploma -

Centennial College
Online
12.2022

Skills

  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Oral communication skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management skills
  • People skills
  • Mathematical calculations
  • Statistical analyses
  • Use office technology
  • Use software
  • Use applications
  • Analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collections
  • Credit analysis

Timeline

Finance Specialist - Accounts Payable Clerk

London Machinery Inc.
09.2024 - 11.2024

Accounts Payable Administrator

Oxford Builders' Supplies
05.2023 - 12.2023

Collections Agent

Crawford Corporation
01.2023 - 03.2023

AR Specialist/Collections Agent

Masco
08.2021 - 09.2021

AR Clerk/Collections Agent

Grain Process Enterprises
02.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor's degree - commerce

Nipissing University

Business Accounting Diploma -

Centennial College
SIMONE HARLEQUIN