CAREER OBJECTIVE
A motivated and ambitious individual with 6+ years' experience in
bookkeeping and accounting looking for a position where I can utilize my
experience, skills and abilities to benefit of your company
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Business Administration/Accounting Diploma with 6+ years' experience in
accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation
Strong knowledge and experience in payroll, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, preparing invoices and bank deposits, tax preparation and year end
working papers
Excellent customer service skills, able to effectively assist with customer
inquires
Continuously developing new skills and updating training and education
including extensive research to keep up to date with employment standards
re payroll and HR
Able to work independently and quickly learn the processes of a company
Reliable and dedicated individual
Organized and detail orientated
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 2010 including advanced
skills in Microsoft Excel, Yardi, REMS, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting,
Caseware, Cantax, Profile and Quicken
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Merchandising (Contract)
September - October 2008
Shoppers' Drug Mart, Ajax ON
Hired to assist with preparation required to launch new store opening
Assisted with merchandising, stocking shelves, setting up store displays,
checking inventory and any other duties as requested
Food Prep/Cashier (Relief)
January - February 2008 Subway Sandwiches,
Oshawa ON
Responsible for customer service, cash register duties and food preparation
Ensured that proper food safety policies and procedures were followed
Received positive feedback on store cleanliness and attention to detail
Technical Support Agent
Summer 2007 Durham Contact
Centre-Sympatico Technical Support
Responsible for answering incoming calls and assisting with customer
inquiries
Assisted with technical support in regards to modem and internet
connections
Ensured calls were responded to quickly and efficiently
Responsible for upselling and sales
Staff Accountant
January 2006 - June 2006
Gary Toniolo Inc., Ajax ON
Hired to assist with tax season preparation and accounting
Processed payroll for small client companies in public accounting capacity
using Paymate, Simply Accounting and ADP Software
Compiled T4 summaries and T4's then sent to clients
Assistant Controller
August 2005 - October 2005 Computer Parts
Alliance, Markham ON
Investigated requests for credit to invoices for Computer Parts
Reseller/Repair company
Prepared invoices from purchase orders and enter into Red wing Software
Compiled and organized employee data and produce spreadsheets for reporting
of information with respect to banked hours, accrued and paid vacation for
management and employee use
Processed Records of Employment
Property Accountant (Contract)
September 2004 - July 2005
Torgan Group, North York ON
Hired as a temporary contract to assist with accounts payable and accounts
receivable
Investigated requests for credit to invoices using Yardi Software
Prepared Rent Roll Summaries and follow up on overdue accounts using proper
procedures for both net and gross leases
Documented calls, second requests, prepared letters for payment of overdue
accounts and responses
Liason between management and clients to negotiate settlements of overdue
rents
Processed credit applications and requested credit information from bank
for new tenants.
Created an Excel Database that tracked cash flow for the office manager to
assist with organizing the system between various owners
Assistant Controller
October 2003 - April 2004
Cosmopolitan Homes
Recruited from Mansouri Group to Cosmopolitan Homes to Assistant Controller
position
Prepared and entered invoices using Simply Accounting
Set up spreadsheet to track deposits on homes and follow up on missed
payments or bounced cheques in a timely manner
Prepared and maintained sales summary, budgets, cash flow, costing analysis
in excel
Prepared bank deposits and entered receipt of payments for home builder and
property management
Assistant Controller
July 2002 - October 2003 Mansouri Group
(Liza Homes)
Used REMS Software to track full bookkeeping cycle
Processed credit applications and requested credit information for
mortgages
Set up spreadsheet to track deposits on homes and follow up on missed
payments or bounced cheques in a timely manner
Prepared and maintained sales summary, budgets, cash flow, costing analysis
in excel
Prepared bank deposits and entered receipt of payments for home builder and
property management
Prepared and issued reconciliations, adjusting entries and remittances of
GST, WSIB
Bus Driver (Seasonal)
October 2001 - June 2002
Durhamways Buslines
Responsible for transporting approximately 60 students from home to school
Responsible for transporting approximately 20 special needs students from
home to school
Ensured proper circle checks were completed daily and recorded data as
required
Bookkeeper
June 2001 - October 2001
Reliable Bookbinders
Responsible for book keeping and accounts receivable duties
Investigated requests for credit to invoices using Business Vision (DOS
Version) Software
Ensured that notes and other extras were properly placed for as required by
the customer
Bookkeeper
October 2000 - June 2001
MacKinnon Mechanical
Performed all bookkeeping and payroll functions and administration for
small HVAC company
Responsible for payroll functions for 9 employees
Data Entry (Contract)
August 2000
Mutual Mechanical
Prepared and entered invoices using Simply Accounting
Manually transferred all accounting files and information from an version
of Simply Accounting Software to an updated version
Accounting Technician (Contract)
July 2000 Jet Renovations
Accounting technician - sorted and compiled accumulated information from
boxes for their accountant- have reference letter
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Vincent's Kitchen - Oshawa ON - during summer while in college with
daughter accompanying me as I had no daycare
St. Vincent's Thrift Store - Oshawa ON - during summer while in college
Oshawa Jazz Festival - Oshawa ON - also with my daughter.
EDUCATION AND RELEVANT TRAINING
3 Year Business Administration/Accounting Diploma (Honours)
Durham College, Oshawa ON
Smart Serve Certificate
Certified Food Handler's Certificate