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Panna Shah Bookkeeper

Brampton

Career Summary:

 

Highly organized and detail-focused Full-Charge Bookkeeper with track record of accurately and efficiently supporting overall accounting activities.

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger postings, invoicing, taxation issues, and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets for management within strict deadlines.
Keen ability to analyze cost control, providing timely and frequent financial information that supports corporate goals and objectives.
Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.
Excellent technology skills; proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage 50, QuickBooks, J D Edward , SAP.
Professional Experiences

 

Freight Sense Inc.

Bookkeeper

August 2017 to Present

 

Accounts Payable, vendor invoices – responsible for verifying appropriate invoice approval in accordance with Client policy, clerical accuracy verification of extensions, cross foots, tax calculations etc.
Coding of all invoices – based on Client Chart of Accounts & posting to the system as well as responsible for regular cheque runs to ensure prompt payment based on due dates & obtain appropriate cheque signing.
Accounts Payable, employee expenses – responsible for verifying appropriate expense report approval in accordance with Client policy, clerical accuracy verification of extensions, cross foots, tax calculations, foreign exchange rates etc., coding of all employee expense reports based on Client Chart of Accounts & data entry.
Accounts Receivable- responsible for invoice generation & issuance to Canadian customers. An understanding of sales tax compliance is necessary.
Monthly Closing – Complete month end closings including full accrual accounting
Payroll Process – Address employee’s pay-related concerns and provide  accurate payroll information
Complete requests for pay-related documents including statements and verifications. Collected, compiled and enter payroll data using appropriate software. Reviewed and verified source documents .Calculated and post payroll deductions. Process payroll by established deadlines Issue statements of earnings and deductions and Reconcile employee deductions. Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors. Update payroll records by recording changes including insurance coverage, loan payments, salary increases. Prepare and print payroll reports of earnings, hours worked, taxes, insurance, leave.
Government Remittances – employee withholdings, WSIB, GST, HST,PST & the reconciliation of the accounts / Bank Statement / Credit Card. Responsible for regular cheque runs or electronic deposit to employee’s bank accounts to ensure prompt payment based on payroll frequency dates & obtain appropriate cheque signing.
Empack Spraytech Inc.

Payroll Administration (Contract-Brampton)

Jan 2017-April 2016

 

Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
Benefits administration and reporting
Reconcile employee deductions
Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors
HR and Bookkeeper support
Total Health Centre

Account Receivable (contract-Toronto)

Aug 2016-Dec 2016

 

Processed accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Performed day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
Prepared bills, invoices and bank deposits
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
ECOLAB

Purchasing Assistant (Contract-Mississauga)

June 2014-May 2016

 

HDFC Bank

Lead Accountant ((India-Mumbai)

2009-2014

 

Adtech Trucking Inc.

Account Receivable and payable (India-Mumbai)

2005-2009

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

 

Advance QuickBooks Certificate
CPR / AED / First-Aid Certificate
Payroll Accounting and QuickBooks Certification
 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

Bachelor of Commerce (Accredited by University of Toronto)
University of Mumbai

 

Diploma in Business Management
N. M Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai