Accounting Professional
Resume:
Shernet A. McCormack, BBA, CMA (Finalist)
*** ********* *****, *********, *******
L3X 2R6
Phone: (905) 952-
acbvcw@r.postjobfree.com
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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