Elle Yuling Guo
** **** ******** ***# ***. St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R1
Tel: 289-***-**** . *********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS
< 2 years experience in HST/GST returns, payroll, source deductions, WSIB
and other government remittances.
< Extensive Accounting & Bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks and Simply
Accounting in multi-industries (Marine services, Non-profit
organization, Advertising, Banking).
< Analytical mindset skill in providing variance analysis, financial
modeling, along with forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring accounting
procedures.
< Strong multi tasking ability to meet different clients' required
deadlines.
EDUCATION
CGA Candidate - PACE Level
Expected Completion December 2012
Ontario, Canada
Master of Accountancy
September 2009 - June 2011
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
Bachelor of Accountancy
September 2005 - July 2009
Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
WORK EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant/ Office Admin
Lock/ Port Sales and Services, St. Catharines, ON
October 2011- Present
Accurately maintain accounting records pertaining to the general ledger,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, T4, source deduction,
WSIB and various taxes payable.
. Analyzed company sales & expenses in detail, compared monthly company
performance and communicated ratios and variances to the president and
managers to improve business efficiency.
. Initiated a detailed investigation to find the causes of incorrect
inventory entries by warehouse. After documented the process weakness,
adjusted the inventory to the correct levels and developed inventory
control procedures to lower the risk of incorrect entries in the future.
. Trained and supervised Assistant on basic bookkeeping entries and
general office duties to enhance performance.
. Contributed to compile consumable products reports for head office to
evaluate vessels performance.
. Assisted president on various proposals including contract renewing,
warehouse expansion and bank loan.
Bookkeeper
Niagara Artist Centre, St. Catharines, ON
October 2010- Present
< Proficient use of QuickBooks to process full business accounting cycle
for non-profit organization.
< Performed monthly bank reconciliation and other G/L reconciliation
accurately.
< Prepared and presented budget and expense reports for productive
allocation of government grants and sponsors' donations to various
workshops and shows.
< Collaborated with Co-op students on projections for cooperation projects
with university.
Bookkeeper
CMSIntelligence Inc., Welland, ON
February 2012 - Present
< Compiled Bi-weekly cash flow and other financial reports for the board
of directors.
< Investigated past 2 years of financial entries and reviewed missed tax
payments and missed billings. Used diligent communication to convince
customer to maximize pay back for missed invoicing. Made prompt
communication to CRA to resolve missed filing by predecessor and limit
monetary penalty.
< Methodically transferred data from Simply Accounting system to
QuickBooks Accounting system as well as combined with new electronic
online billing system (Freshbooks).
Tutor, Bookkeeping- WorkForceTrack System
Ballast Research, St Catharines, ON
December 2011-Janurary 2012
< Coached self-employed technical expertise on proper accounting and
bookkeeping procedures
COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and
QuickBooks & Simply Accounting
. Knowledge of Visual Basic, SQL
LANGUAGE SKILL
. Proficient in English and Chinese (both written and spoken)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Accountant (Volunteer)
Next Company Theatre, St. Catharines, ON
January 2011- Present
< Accomplished accurate year end reports for non-profit organization.
< Energetic performer consistently cited for unbridled passion for work,
sunny disposition, and upbeat, positive attitude.
Member of Toastmasters
Garden City Toastmasters, St. Catharines, ON
September 2010-June 2011
< Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveyed
information verbally and in writing.
< Arranged meetings and evaluated speakers.
Volunteer
Hope Furniture Bank, St. Catharines, ON
January 2010 - April 2010
< Highly analytical in identifying and improving Microsoft Access database
to track distribution information.
(References Available Upon Request)