Nicola Farrell
Pitt Meadows
Summary
Detail-oriented payroll specialist with extensive experience in payroll processing, compliance, and employee relations. Expertise in payroll software navigation and complex calculations guarantees timely and accurate payroll distribution. Dedicated to fostering team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to evolving organizational needs. Renowned for reliability, efficiency, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills that drive operational excellence.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Payroll Specialist
Payworks
Pitt Meadows, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Processed payroll transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely employee payments.
- Reviewed payroll data for discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to maintain accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial labour laws and company policies.
- Streamlined payroll processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while managing payroll records securely.
- Managed garnishment orders for employees, ensuring accurate deductions were made according to legal requirements.
- Assisted team members during peak periods or absences by taking on additional tasks or responsibilities related to payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Accounting Clerk
City of Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows, BC
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintain general ledger account
- Perform account analysis and investigate discrepancies
- Reconcile various accounts
- Closing of accounting periods
- Process remittances and various accounts receivable transactions
- Report and file; PST, GST and payroll tax
- Complete year-end working papers
- Back up accounts payable, including cheque run
- Provide information to RCMP for monthly false alarm billings
- Assist with property tax inquiries
- Reconciled bank statements and internal accounts to ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements for departmental review.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software and databases.
Operations Manager
QMI Manufacturing Inc
Coquitlam, BC
07.2005 - 08.2020
- Processed payroll for staff of 12
- Administration of employee benefits plan
- Prepare and advertise job postings
- Prescreening interviews of all prospective candidates for management
- Termination of employees and related documents
- Procure electronic components and from various suppliers in North America and Asia
- Maintain bills of materials for various products
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable using Quickbooks
- Report and file; PST, GST and payroll tax
- Supply customers with necessary technical information and marketing materials
- Responsible for customs clearance of goods coming into Canada, and preparation of international customs and shipping documents for international shipments
- Draft letters, news releases, and contracts
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing shortages.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Office Administrator
GasGuard Technologies Inc
Coquitlam, BC
09.1998 - 06.2005
- Process payroll for staff of 20
- Administration of employee benefits plan
- Prepare and advertise job postings
- New hire orientation
- Termination of employees and related documents
- Data entry of accounts payable and receivable using Business Vision accounting software
- Liaise with customers and suppliers
- Responsible for customs clearance of goods coming into Canada and preparation of international shipping documents for international shipments
- General day-to-day office duties
Office Administrator
Ceracool Industries Inc
Burnaby, BC
04.1993 - 09.1998
- Process payroll for staff of 6
- Administration of employee benefits plan
- Prepare and advertise job postings
- Prescreening interviews of all prospective candidates for management
- Termination of employees and related documents
- Data entry of accounts payable and receivables using New Views accounting software
- Invoicing customers
- Liaise with customers
- Maintain documents and transactions for Canada Customs bonded warehouse and liaise with Canada Customs Long Room
- Managed office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
Shipping Clerk
Daishowa Marubeni International
Vancouver, BC
10.1992 - 04.1993
- Liaise with shipping companies
- Responsible for shipments to be received on time by shipping companies
- Responsible for completing and submitting customs and insurance documentation under strict deadlines
- Coordinated shipment schedules and tracked inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries.
- Processed shipping documentation and verified accuracy of orders prior to dispatch.
Fuel Supply Clerk
Mohawk Oil Company
Burnaby, BC
12.1990 - 09.1992
- Sort, code, post and all other related duties regarding daily fuel reports
- Monthly reconciliation of haulage accounts
- Customer inquires
- Weekly sales data entry
- Running weekly and monthly reports
- Receiving credit cards, cash and cheques
- Monthly billing of supply accounts
Credit Office Clerk
Mohawk Oil Company
Burnaby, BC
06.1990 - 12.1990
- Hotline Operator (one of two in Canada) - handled customer and station inquiries.
- Opening of consumer credit accounts and maintaining files
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Credit Bureau and Dunn & Bradstreet Credit checking for new customer accounts
- Authorized charges on problem credit cards
Education
Award Certificate - Positive Work Ethics
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce
High School Diploma -
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
01-1990
Payroll
National Payroll Institute
Skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally and at multiple levels in the organization
- Proficient in time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively, while maintaining attention to detail
- Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and ability to effectively multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Payroll legislation
- Payroll processing
- Accounting principles
Timeline
Associate Payroll Specialist
Payworks
09.2023 - Current
Accounting Clerk
City of Pitt Meadows
10.2021 - 09.2022
Operations Manager
QMI Manufacturing Inc
07.2005 - 08.2020
Office Administrator
GasGuard Technologies Inc
09.1998 - 06.2005
Office Administrator
Ceracool Industries Inc
04.1993 - 09.1998
Shipping Clerk
Daishowa Marubeni International
10.1992 - 04.1993
Fuel Supply Clerk
Mohawk Oil Company
12.1990 - 09.1992
Credit Office Clerk
Mohawk Oil Company
06.1990 - 12.1990
Award Certificate - Positive Work Ethics
Burnaby Chamber of Commerce
High School Diploma -
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Payroll
National Payroll Institute
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In my spare time I enjoy reading and have worked with many best selling authors and publishers, reading and reviewing books and helping with their marketing campaigns. I have been attending the Surrey International Writer's Conference for the past 7 years taking workshops with some of the top names in the publishing world. I also enjoy spending time with my family and our two dogs.