Kuldip (Sandy) UPPAL

Driven Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist with over 7 years of experience in managing high-volume accounts payable environments. Expertise includes coordinating urgent payments, payroll processing, and executing reconciliations. Notable achievements include enhancing efficiency in payment processing across multiple offices and training team members for optimal performance.

With a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance, dedication to fostering financial integrity aligns perfectly with the operational needs in this role.

Accounts Payable Specialist - Bennett Jones LLP - Calgary, Canada

(2022-10)

• Managed a high-volume Rush Desk, ensuring efficiency in processing.
• Coordinated payments within hours of receipt from the lawyers' desk.
• Executed urgent payments across all Canadian offices.
• Facilitated wire transfers, bank drafts, and certified cheque processing in multiple currencies.
• Streamlined EFT payments and cheque runs.
• Oversaw processing of payroll, disability, and benefits payments.
• Administered petty cash efficiently.
• Encoded and approved vendor invoices for payment.
• Conducted reconciliation of vendor statements to ensure accuracy.
• Resolved accounts payable queries from both external vendors and internal staff.
• Recorded vendor payments in the Aderant accounting system.
• Served as backup and provided training for other team members.

Accounting Clerk - Onstream Pipeline Inspection - Calgary, Canada

(2018-02 - 2022-10)

• Processed invoicing through matching purchase orders, coding, and posting into Sage.
• Managed credit card statements by matching receipts, coding, and posting into Sage.
• Executed month-end closings for invoicing, credit card, and fuel invoices.
• Tracked employee expenses and maintained PO log.
• Facilitated month-end closure activities and AP accrual.
• Handled end-of-month PO receipts tasks and travel reconciliation.
• Managed accounts receivable invoicing and statement reconciliation.
• Processed employee expenses, including subsidies and bonuses.
• Administered payroll functions effectively.

Accounts Payable Clerk - Elan Construction LTD - Calgary, Canada

(2013-09 - 2016-12)

• Supported the accounting operations by processing merchandise invoices, issuing payments, and resolving inquiries.
• Verified and processed all accounts payable invoices from various locations for payment.
• Handled all telephone inquiries related to accounts payable issues.
• Reconciled vendor accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Matched, batched, and coded invoices efficiently.
• Collected all invoices and obtained necessary approvals for payment.
• Created historical records by scanning documents and ensuring proper filing of invoices.
• Managed vendor-related issues and maintained accurate vendor files.
• Performed month-end account analysis and matched cheques to corresponding invoices.

Accounts Receivable Clerk - Canadian Freightways - Calgary, Canada

(2012-06 - 2013-09)

• Reviewed and matched invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Processed invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Communicated effectively with vendors to resolve issues.
• Researched and addressed invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitored payment status of accounts to maintain up-to-date records.
• Assisted with month-end closures to facilitate financial reporting.
• Provided general support to the Accounting Department as needed.

Associate Diploma - Accounting - SAIT College (2008 - 2011)

High School Diploma - Lester B. Pearson School (2006 - 2007)

Diploma - CAPPA (Oil And Gas) - SAIT (2009 - 2011)