Accounting Professional

Shernet A. McCormack, BBA, CMA (Finalist)

*** ********* *****, *********, *******

L3X 2R6

Phone: (905) 952-

**** / 289-***-****

*******.*********@*****.***

Highly motivated goal oriented financial professional with diversified

experience in accounting, in-depth knowledge of the principles and methods

of financial management and financial analysis. Demonstrated leadership

ability with excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and multi-

tasking management skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Maintained the internal control framework, ensuring

adherence to policies and procedures with a focus on

process improvement and efficiency.

. Managed internal and external financial reporting

requirements within a high transactional volume

environment across multiple business units. Full Cycle

accounting - Coordinated and prepared month end packages

and end of year financial statements (including year-end

closing).

. Monitored monthly income and expenses, identified

variances and the underlying factors or emerging issues.

. Managed monthly project (manufacturing) cost allocation

and tracing.

. Group Benefits - Plan Administrator- Yearly review of

existing and potential providers' plans, identified risks

and made recommendations. Monthly reconciliation and

remittance of benefit premiums.

. Acted as a liaison with external auditors.

. Worked as an external financial auditor for approximately

two years.

. Efficiently prepared bi-weekly computerized payroll -

ensured proper distribution of entries - maintained

employees' files.

. Prepared several daily & monthly bank reconciliations.

Acted as liaison with bank staff in resolving

discrepancies.

. Managed accounts receivable and payable (high volume -

verified supporting documents and ensured authorization).

. Managed statutory reporting- GST, PST/HST, WSIB, EHT, -

T4, ROE, payroll taxes, and yearly filings.

. Motivated, coached and developed staff to achieve company's

objectives.

Most recent responsibilities: November 2012 - July

2013

. Financial reporting: Prepared and presented month end

financial reports - P&L, B/Sheet & variance analysis with

commentary.

. Prepared daily and month end journals: prepaids,

depreciation, inventory and monthly allocation of

expenses relating to group benefits.

. Assisted in the posting of annual budget entries.

. Analyzed and reconciled financial data; income, expense

and balance sheet accounts, including several

intercompany balances.

. Extracted information from clients' database to generate

revenue summary reports for ten centres with the

subsequent generation of journal entries - Ensured timely

resolution of financial and accounting issues through

direct communication, follow-up and necessary escalation.

. Maintained the Chart of Accounts and the integrity of

general ledgers, sub ledgers and other accounting records

for multiple entities.

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. Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for four companies.

. Managed statutory reporting: HST, Payroll Taxes and other

deductions.

. Prepared continuity schedules (including amortization

schedules), and year-end audit working papers.

. Trained new members of the finance team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant November

2012 - July 2013

The Foray Group (Private Education; Children's Day Care & Related Services)

Controller

March 2010 - August 2010

Architectural Precast Systems Ltd. (Construction/Manufacturing)

Controller

August 2005 - December 2008

Kia Motors - Richmond Hill Kia (Automotive Retail)

Cash Accountant

February 2005- May 2005

Franklin Templeton Investments (Investment Management)

Accountant

November 2003- February 2004

Inco Ltd. (Mining)

EDUCATION

Accreditation Candidate - Finalist (Pending

Certification)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Program

The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario

Bachelor of Business Administration

Diploma in Business Administration

University of Technology / College of

Arts, Science and Technology

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Courses:

Economics, Introductory

University of Toronto - School of Continuing Studies

Federal Income Tax 1

H & R Block - Formal training and work experience as a Tax

Preparer

Contemporary Auditing

University of Phoenix

US CPA - Incomplete

COMPUTER SKILLS

. Advanced use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet & Email

. Advanced use of Classic Payroll Software and Profitmax

Accounting Software

. Advanced use of Sage Accpac & Accpac Financial

Reporter/Designer

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