TRACY MANTS

P r o f i l e___________________________________________________________

A highly adaptable employee who is able to quickly learn and excel in new

positions.

Currently enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program to further achieve

certification as a Veterinary Technician.

Highly experienced in all aspects of accounting (AP / AR, GL), payroll,

inventory control, office administration, quality control, purchasing,

claims management, customer service and sales.

Adept in computer operations with a strong working knowledge of SAP, ADP

LightSpeed, MYOB, Citrix/RENCS, and SBT Accounting Systems, ACCPAC (Sage),

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Accurate and detail-oriented in accounting related functions.

People oriented with proven ability to develop positive relationships with

management, supervisors, co-workers, customers and suppliers.

A c h i e v e m e n t s ___________________________________________________

Griffin Canada (Division of Amsted Rail Industries USA)

Extraordinarily dedicated, productive and efficient. For example, while

newly promoted to the Financial Accounting Analyst position, was also

selected as the employee to be the front runner for the SAP training and

testing, to later train and be a resource, specializing in Accounts

Payable, for the end users. This involved months of travel to learn and

test all aspects of SAP Financial Accounting (AP, AR, GL and Inventory

Control) while maintaining all other job functions.

Worked effectively in a very demanding and stressful environment managing

an enormous workload.

Worked without supervision. Earned a high level of trust from Management

to ensure all administrative / accounting functions were completed in an

accurate and timely manner.

Al's Jewelers

Initiated self-training on the SBT Accounting System and later acted as a

resource and trainer to other staff members.

Handled a position that was previously held by two+ employees. Maintained

employment with Al's Jewelers for an 11 year period.

E m p l o y m e n t B a c k g r o u n d_____________________________

GRIFFIN CANADA

SAP Consultant / Resource for Finance - Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

- Resolve issues related to Finance in Accounts Payable, Inventories,

and Purchasing. (Contract).

Financial Accounting Analyst - Jan 2008 - Mar 2009

- Assist in the supervision of the Accounts Payable staff.

- Perform weekly Accounts Payable check runs for US and Canadian Vendors.

- Reconcile Consignment Inventories and consumption.

- Process Accounts Payable during peak periods; Manage AP Vendor issues.

- Perform month end duties

- Report Plant Overtime on a monthly basis

- Responsible for reporting costs related to Capital and Repair

projects.

- Analyze maintenance costs on a weekly basis and prepare the necessary

reports for

the Project Manager / Plant Maintenance Personnel.

- Bank Deposits, GL reconciliations on a weekly / monthly basis.

- Bank reconciliations; Prepare Social Club dues, CAW Union dues, MB-PST

and GST-QST vouchers.

AP/ Inventory / Invoicing Clerk - Oct 2000 - Jan 2008

- Processed all documents pertaining to Inventory and shipments of Wheels

and

incoming scrap material / maintained Wheel and Scrap Databases.

- Managed daily incoming shipments of scrap material.

- Co-coordinated and managed shipments of Wheel Bearings for CN Rail and

Progress Rail.

- Handled all customs documentation for goods being shipped out of Canada.

- A/R functions; Performed daily customer invoicing;

- Debit Memos and Credit Memos.

- Process Accounts Payable; resolve vendor issues.

- Prepared journal entries and performed month end duties.

Payroll Administrator/AP Clerk - Mar 2000-Oct 2000

- Processed a complex weekly payroll. This required the ability to

interpret and apply

collective agreement policies for overtime, benefits, premiums and

employee

expenses.

- Processed Accounts Payable / Vendor issues.

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ST.JAMES ASSINIBOIA - Contract Basis 1999

Collections Management Technician

- Accounts Payable, bank deposits, petty cash journals.

- Supervised part time staff.

- Maintain records pertaining to the Artifact Collections

- Prepared advertising and assist in fundraising for Museum events.

ST. BONIFACE GENERAL HOSPITAL - Contract work - Aug - Sept 1998

Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract position to cover vacation)

- Handled Accounts Payable and reconciliations.

JENCO LIMITED - Elie, MB (Isobord Straw Board Plant) - Jan-Jul 1998

Contract work for an established company specializing in commercial

and Industrial construction.

Site Clerk

- Processed a weekly payroll for up to 60 employees in five different

Unions.

- Determined, calculated and prepared daily invoices.

- Managed the administrative and accounting functions for multiple

projects.

- Compiled Union pay rates and information for presentation to the

Construction Manager.

- Responsible for purchasing rentals of industrial construction equipment,

tools and supplies for small and large contracts. Negotiated favorable

pricing to reduce expenditures.

AL'S JEWELERS LTD - Winnipeg, MB - 1986-Jan 1998

Accounting Clerk/Inventory Control/Purchasing Agent

- Handled all aspects of AR and AP; processing, reconciliations, managed

all credit terms and processed AP check runs.

- Managed inventory levels and purchasing for three retail stores.

- Analyzed sales statistics to identify problems and make decisions

relating to

stocked items and inventory levels.

- Developed and maintained pricing structures

- Verified all incoming orders to ensure accuracy and quality control.

- Prepared all necessary reports and performed all month end procedures

for the

Controller.

- Processed cash out summaries, prepared bank deposits and responded to

customer inquires and claims.

A c a d e m i c B a c k g r o u n d_________________________________

CGA Program, Wpg, MB, Canada 1st year 2008 - 2009

Red River College, Wpg, MB, Canada - Diploma Accounting level 1, 2003

Diploma Computer Programming / Business Accounting, Herzing College, Wpg,

MB, 1986

University of Winnipeg, MB, Canada 1st year, 1982

Grade 12 Diploma, Bermuda High School for Girls, Bermuda, 1981

A c t i v i t i e s_________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER WORK

The Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia - prepared posters and

letters for the Antique Show and Sale Fundraisers.

Dog and Cat sitting.

The Variety Club Telethon - collected pledges and answered telephones.

Teaching basic computer skills to adults.

Taught swimming to handicapped children at Canton's in Bermuda.

The Bermuda Sea Venture Historical Museum Gift Shop and tour guide.

INTERESTS

Current Interests Include:

Horseback riding, working with Llamas, reading and gym activities

References available upon request

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