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1. KAREN BOWER-BISHOP
246 Nida Drive, Keswick, Ontario L4P 3W7
416-768-1965 kbowerbishop@gmail.com
PROFILE
Highly dedicated team player with 20+ years proven experience in general accounting, account payable, accounts
receivable and collections. Newly acquired Payroll Certificate. Enthusiastic in approaching day to day challenges and
utilizing systematic approaches to deliver effective solutions. Well versed in audits, internal controls and regulatory
compliance.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Management Reporting - Account Analysis – Efficiency - Business Process Improvement – Discrepancy Resolution
TECHNOLOGIES
Programs including Dynamics GP, ACCPAC, AS400, Mas500, Filemaker Pro, Lawson, Crystal Reports, Simply
Accounting, Ceridian Payroll
Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Project … and more
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ShiseidoCanada,Ontario
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Maintainthe day to day operationsof billing,collections, cashmanagementand accountspayable.
EnsuringfinancialcompliancewithGAAPbyfollowingthe financial controls thatare inplaceby managementandauditors.
Mitigate risksbyensuringcompliance withstatutoryobligations.
Analyze financialresultsforreportingtomanagementandprovidingmeaningful informationtodecisionmakers.
Financial & Operational Highlights:
Establishing payment plans with clients receivables reduced from 120 to 30 days. Providing positive customer service
relationships. Continuouslybuiltcustomerloyaltythroughconflictmanagement.
Ganz
Accounts Receivable
Maintainthe day to day collections,paymentallocationandaccountreconciliation. Handlingmanytasksimultaneously.
Ensure financial compliance withGAAP byfollowingthe financialcontrols thatare inplace by managementandauditors.
Mitigate risksbyensuringcompliance withstatutoryobligations.
Financial & Operational Highlights:
Established reasonable paymentplanwiththe client,receivablesreducedfrom120to 30 days. Resolved difficultconflicts
withcustomersbycontinuouslybuildingcustomerloyaltythroughconflictmanagement.

2. KAREN BOWER-BISHOP
York International
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
Maintainthe day to day operationsof billing,collections, cashmanagementand accountspayable.
Ensuringfinancial compliance byfollowingthe financial controls thatwere inplace by managementandauditors.
Financial & Operational Highlights:
Reducedreceivablesfrom120+ daysto 30 daysby establishingpaymentplanswithclientsandbuilding positivecustomer
service relationships.
Streetsville Glass& Mirror
Co-Owner
Maintainday to dayoperations,Payroll,AccountsPayable,AccountsReceivable,Quotes& InventoryControl.
Financial & Operational Highlights:
Maintained daytodayoperationsof ourfamilyownedbusiness.Upholdingthe same integrityourparentsgavetoexisting
customersandour newcustomers.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
BusinessAdministrationDiploma WHIMIS
Legal Secretary Diploma Health& Safety
Data Entry Diploma
PostSecondaryAccountingCourse
Payroll Certificate
SEMINARS
DealingwithDifficultPeopleandSituations
How to Manage Multiple Projects
How to Become a BetterCommunicator
Effective CollectingforAccountsReceivable
Volunteer
YearlyHeart & Stroke canvassing