ALEX WHITE
Woodbridge, ON,
Cell (till 1:00 PM): 416-***-****
Home phone (with answering machine): 289-***-****
E-mail: ****.*.*****@****.***
November 02, 2012
HR Department
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to inquire about possible openings at your company for an accountant, a bookkeeper, an accounting clerk or a junior accountant. I am certain that my education and employment background are appropriate for the position. I have enclosed my r sum for your review and consideration.
As you can see, my career in finance and accounting is extensive. I have enjoyed a reputation as an efficient accountant with ability to achieve financial goals. Additional capabilities are listed in the enclosed r sum .
My salary expectations are very flexible.
Thank you very kindly for your consideration and I look forward to discussing the opportunity with you soon.
Sincerely,
Alex White
Enclosure: R sum
25 Tulle Ave,
Woodbridge, ON
L4H 2X7
Cell (till 1:00 PM): 416-***-****
Home phone (with answering machine): 289-***-****
E-mail: ****.*.*****@****.***
ALEX WHITE
Profile
Alex White is a highly effective and intelligent person. His ability to generate ideas can improve the efficiency of your accounting department. He often worked under pressure, meeting the strict deadlines, and his results were always correct and reliable. Working as a team player or independently, he is always friendly and honest to his colleagues (references are available). His high educational and professional level (see below), as well as his personal characteristics:
enormous intellectual potential,
ability to learn,
attention to detail and accuracy,
solid analytical skills,
excellent communication skills
will make him a valuable asset to your organization. He will do his best to contribute to your organization’s success.
Objective
To obtain a position as an accountant, a bookkeeper, an accounting clerk or a junior accountant.
Certification Programs
Alex is currently pursuing certification through the Certified General Accountants Association (CGA) and the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certification Programs.
Membership
Associate Member of Canadian Payroll Association.
Certificates
University Of Toronto – SCS
General Accounting Level I (CGA Level 1)
General Accounting Level II (CGA Level 2)
General Accounting Level III (CGA Level 3)
Course
University Of Toronto – SCS
Taxation for Canadian Business (presently) (CGA Level 4, Advanced studies)
Education
Canadian Payroll Association 2012 – Present
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification Program
University Of Toronto – SCS 2010 – Present
Certificates in General Accounting Levels 1, 2 & 3
Courses in Accounting and Finance
Post-secondary education, Ukraine 1992 – 1998
Professional experience
1788426 ONTARIO INC., Ontario 2009 – Present
Accountant (part-time)
The whole range of accounting duties using SP Sage Simply Accounting :
- Responsible for input and handling of financial data (AR/AP, bank
reconciliations, trial balance of books, etc.)
- Preparing and posting journal entries (closing entries, accruals)
- Maintaining day-to-day accounting records
Payroll:
- Entering payroll and personnel information into computerized system
- Responsible for calculations, withholdings and remittances of CPP, EI,
federal and provincial income taxes
- Yearly and monthly financial reporting (PD7A, T4, T4S)
Non-financial positions in manufacturing and logistics 2007 – 2012
Software Company Orion, Ukraine 2003 – 2007
Senior Accountant, Accountant-Consultant
Complete responsibility for all accounting duties:
- Prepared journal entries and reconciliations for all general ledger accounts
- Responsible for general ledger maintenance
- Performed balance sheet analysis, profit and loss analysis and financial
statement preparation;
- Prepared various tax and regulatory remittances, etc.
Consulting duties:
- Provided advice on information systems strategy, policy, management
Trade Company Lim-Trade, Ukraine 2001 – 2003
Accountant
Prepared, reviewed, and posted journal entries
Prepared monthly departmental financial statements and analysis
Prepared working papers and processed period-end and year-end closing entries
Trade Company Sodejstvie, Ukraine 1998 – 2001
Accountant Assistant, Software System Administrator
Responsible for the accuracy and reliability of accounting information
Prepared various financial reports when requested by management
Provided IT support to the internal staff (>10 MS Windows workstations)
Responsible for configuration of PCs and Laptops for end users
Participated in planning for security, backup, etc.
Computer skills
Accounting related:
Sage Simply Accounting (advanced level)
Quick Books
Any other Accounting Software will be mastered in less than 3 - 4 days
General:
Extensive experience in installing, configuring Software systems (including OS,
accounting software, etc.), as well as in using different software products (MS Excel,
MS Access, MS PowerPoint, System utilities, etc.).
Spoken languages
French (medium level), German, Russian