Karen Ryan
Wicklow
Summary
Organized Accounts Assistant knowledgeable in various accounting programs and possessing solid computer skills. Experienced in handling bookkeeping activities and correcting account errors. Adept at analyzing complex situations and finding creative solutions to challenging problems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts assistant
SIAC Bituminous Products
Clondalkin, Dublin
08.2006 - 06.2022
- Improved accuracy of financial data by conducting thorough checks and balances.
- Monitored account activity, detected discrepancies promptly.
- Managed petty cash transactions
- Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
- Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
- Managing the sales Ledger
- Issue invoices to customers and external partners and statements monthly to customers
- Processing and Issuing high value invoices for the Contracts/Engineers Team
- Promptly and periodically followed up on unpaid invoices by calling accounts to request payment.
- Processed card payments both over the phone and through email.
- Prepare bank deposits
- Reconcile company bank account
- Reconcile customer payments and statements
- Supported annual audits by providing information and answers to auditors
Office assistant
Uniphar Pharmaceuticals
Tallaght, Dublin
01.2003 - 06.2006
- Provided high level of administrative support, including copying, faxing and document distribution.
- Answered phones and performed clerical office functions to address queries, concerns and issues, escalating complaints to management.
- Supported staff with clerical tasks for well-maintained office administration.
- Received, sorted and directed incoming mail to maintain good communication channels. Verified customer enquiries to track service delivery and enable staff performance evaluations.
- Performed data entry tasks diligently, maintaining accurate office records at all times.
Education
Montessori and Management
Liberities Collge
Dublin 09.2001 - 05.2003
Leaving Cretificate -
Colaiste Bride
DublinSkills
- Knowledge of accounting software, Sage and Insight
- Proficient data analysis
- Organisational awareness
- Knowledge of Accounts Rececivable and Payable
- Payment processing and collecting
- Billing and Reconciliation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word
References
References available upon request.
Additional Information
I hold the current position of the Childrens Protection Officer for Avoca Camoige Club
I have set up and volunteer at the Avoca Youth club
Chairperson for the Parents Association at Avoca National School
Currently completing a part time level 5 accounts and bookkeeping course at KWFETB
Timeline
Accounts assistant
SIAC Bituminous Products
08.2006 - 06.2022
Office assistant
Uniphar Pharmaceuticals
01.2003 - 06.2006
Montessori and Management
Liberities Collge
09.2001 - 05.2003
Leaving Cretificate -
Colaiste Bride
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