progressive position

Randy Garden

* **. ****** *****, ***** ***, North York, ON M3C 1E4

Phone: (647) 975 - 7219 E-mail: ***********@*******.***

Objective: To obtain a progressive position in a dynamic company where I can utilize and apply my accounting knowledge and office administration skills.

Employment History

Financial Controller April 2009 – Current

Mixer Inc. Quickbooks Pro Reconciled 2008 and 2009 Program Advances.Reconciled bank 2008-2009.Manual payroll for 75-100 event staff and 5 salaried staff – bi-monthly.T4 and T4A summary Process payment for all vendors.File CRA, HST, EHT, BC Insurance, Payroll deductions.Reconcile expenses from National Programmers and Regional Managers.Perform daily Accounting Cycle Cheque preparation/Bi-weekly cheque run Match invoices to cheques and distribute to personnel and suppliersEnsure all invoices, expense reports and cash advances are approved, signed and coded by the National Program Manager Process journal entries and period end allocations Audit expenses and cash advances on a on-going basis Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Operations and Client Service Teams to ensure accurate and timely payments of invoices Promptly respond to Supplier/Client Service queries and outstanding questions and/or issues Interact with External (Client and Vendors) and Internal Client Service Team on a daily basis to ensure adherence to accounting practices and Mixer Inc. policies and procedures Respond to suppliers /Vendor financial statements Maintain all backup documentation relating to Accounting Department. Reconcile Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank and any others as needed. Provide support for year-end closing procedures.Created new procedures and controls.Maintained and reconciled Credit Card accounts for Directors and other regional Staff.Performed year-end analysis and prepared budget forecast.

Accountant Sept 2008 – June 2009

Biodiesel Company Re-post all transactions from 2007 and 2008 into new software QB Premium 2009 Prepared SR & ED GrantsFiled all Government submissions Prepared T4’s Tied in 2 companies into one (QB Premium 2009 – Manufacturing)Brought company up-to-date with booksEnsure all invoices, expense reports and cash advances are approved, signed and coded by the Engineer. Maintain cash flow for payroll and supplies and or materials neededPerform daily Accounting Cycle

Bookkeeper / Office Admin (Full-time Sept 2006 - Mar 2008)

(Part-time Mar 2008 – Sept 2008)

Land Design Inc. (Construction) Quickbooks Pro 2008Prepared and posted journal entriesCompleted and submitted all remittance forms and government documents including PST, GST, EHT, WSIBPrepared both manual and ADP/ Ceridian payroll and year-end T4 slips Performed daily banking, issued cheques and maintained petty cashPerformed monthly credit card, bank and transaction reconciliationsMaintained and completed all GL entriesPreparation of Year-end Working Papers

Financial Controller April 2001 - May 2004

Urban Event Catering / Restaurant Quickbooks ProPrepared and posted manual journal entriesCompleted and submitted all remittance forms and government documents including PST, GST, EHT, WSIBPrepared manual payroll and year-end T4 slips for both companies – 150 employeesPerformed daily banking, issued cheques and maintained petty cashMaintained and completed all GL entriesDeposited large amount of cash on a daily basis Prepared monthly and year-end adjustmentsPrepared Budgets for Each Event over $50,000 (catering)Reconciled wait staff tips after each night

Accountant / Office Admin July 1992 - June 2000

J.Watts Electrical Contractors Inc. Simply Accounting Prepared and posted manual journal entriesCompleted and submitted all remittance forms and government documents, including PST, GST, EHT, WSIBPrepared manual payroll and year-end T4 slipsPerformed daily banking, issued chequesMaintained and completed all GL entriesHeld Employee meetings – reported needs to Owner – submitted ideas to improve company – client relations.Budgets and cash flow projections (related to all Industrial)

Relevant Skills

Board of Directors, President/Treasurer (volunteer) Nov 1988 - Sept 2008

North York Cosmos Soccer ClubPlanned, implemented and organized financial and operational functionsPlanned and implemented fund raiser activities for club and competitive rep teams.Prepared and submitted activity reportsCreated 2 soccer tournaments, ran them for 7 years, contacted clubs to attend, scheduled event, and entertainment geared for soccer ages 5-21.Prepared cash flow statement and budgets (as Treasurer)Co-coordinated, supervised and scheduled programs and staff related to League and Tournament play Consulted, negotiated and executed service contractsCreated, developed and implemented policy and procedure manualsConducted various presentations, training and coaching, referee sessions for programs and services.Trained and supervised new volunteers/summer students on related duties and policiesEnsured problem detail and status is communicated to all appropriate parties, including members, students, staff and management.

Contract Positions

GH Capital (Property Management) July ’06 – September ‘06

Accounts Payable – 3-Month ContractProcessed all invoices from vendorsManaged the Accounts Payable department of 3Analyzed work of staff and developed methods to bring books up to date – that were 6-months behindMade changes to how company performed to better improve company flowPosted invoices into CAPP (property management system)Reconciled accounts with vendorsPrepared manual payroll for 30 employeesBrought accounts up to date – 8 months behindFile CRA, HST, EHT, WSIB, Payroll deductions

Steel Graphics July 2004 – July 2006 Accountant - Graphics Designer (24-month Contract) Brought books up to date – 12 months not posted Setup and maintained books using Quickbooks Pro Reconciled bank on a daily basis via online bankingBrought remittances to Government up to date Trained owners wife to perform bookkeeping functions

York Expositions/PM Expo June 2000-Mar 2001

Controller - Trade Shows (9-month contract)Daily banking for 3 separate companiesDaily reconcile of credit card machine Weekly invoicing to clients and trade show clientsPreformed various tasks outlined by the 3 different companies as required.Prepared cheques and posted all transactions into GL for each company.

Software expertise: Microsoft Office Suite, XP, Quick book Pro, Simply Accounting, AccPac, Windup (trust accounts), MYOB, Business Visions, CAPP, PC Law (casual work), Great Plains, Caseware (casual work).

Academic History & Certificates & Diploma

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Seneca College Sept 1991

The Institute for Accounting Studies, Toronto, ON

Seneca College Sept 1988

The Institute for Business Studies, Toronto, ON

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