Accounting Assistant

Hamid Andalib

*** ******** **** ***** ****, Toronto ON, M2N 0A2

647-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging analytical intermediate-level position within a progressive organization that will allow me to apply my financial information system, accounting, and administrative knowledge and experience within a collaborative professional environment. QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of experience in finance with a focus on staff accounting, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and budgeting

Proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to use complex functions and formulas, as well as accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, FRX, and GP Management Reporter

Exceptional attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure and tight deadlines

Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven capability to communicate and influence all levels of the organization

JOB EXPERIENCE

Intermediate Accountant (January 2015 - July 2015) Healthtech Consultants, Toronto

Process and reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements and employee expenses including input, collection of receipts and calculation of taxes

Perform month-end, accounts payable, and general ledger reconciliations with a timely resolution of reconciling items

Prepare semi-monthly payroll and process within payroll system (ADP)

Reconcile and process payroll accurately in accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics)

Prepare and process year end payroll filings including T4 and T2200 and T4A and ROE

Process journal entries, manual payments, credit notes and make necessary adjustments

Monitor bank activities, deposit cheques, and make wire payments Accounting Coordinator and Staff Accountant (September 2011 - January 2015) Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Central Office, Toronto

Payroll accounting:

o Reconciliation of payroll register (Ceridian) with the bank for deposits, remittances, and manual cheques

o Reconciled the payroll clearing account to ensure the accuracy of entries and made adjustments in case of errors or modifications

o Communicated with the Human Resources department regarding new hires and any change in departmental salary allocations

Administered the budgeting of salary and benefits for more than 50 staff in the Central Office

Supervised the Accounting Assistant to guarantee the accuracy of accounts payable entries by providing accounting codes and calculating the correct claimable HST (as per Non for profit organization rebate)

Prepared reports and detailed analyses of finance-related matters such as expense reports, commitment and contractual schedule, and financial statements for senior managers across the Foundation

Provided and prepared reconciliations and back up documents for financial year end and audit purposes

In charge of printing and processing cheques for all the expenses in the Central Office on a weekly basis

Managed corporate credit cards:

o Opening new accounts, increasing and decreasing limits, and providing reports for finance managers

o Assigning the correct accounting code and division for each cardholder across the Foundation, and preparing journal entries accordingly

Utilized the BMO online system to provide reports for all of the Foundation’s bank accounts and administered the transfer of funds between accounts, wire payments, and cheque managements

Administered the issuance of insurance certificates for the Foundation for all internal and third party events

Managed and maintained the Purchase Order system by processing and issuing purchase orders based on organizational policies; entered the receiving of the purchase order invoices and returns Accounting Assistant (July 2011 - September 2011)

Accountemps, Toronto

Provided support for bank reconciliations

Administered month-end expense and revenue allocations

Prepared journal entries for general accounting purposes

Supported controller and financial analyst with journal entries for investments and visa transactions

Prepared the fixed asset schedule, added new assets, and ran amortization per class ID policies on a monthly basis

EDUCATION & Designation

CGA Transfer Credits (2012-Present), Seneca College –Toronto, ON

Accounting and Payroll Diploma (2011), Seneca College – Toronto, ON

Canadian Payroll Practitioner Designation (2011), Canadian Payroll Association

Business Administration Bachelor (2009), Esfahan University – Esfahan, Iran

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