Tomi Alonto CPA, CGA, CIM

** *********** *****, ********, ** L6R 2S4

Res: 905-***-**** Cell: 416-***-****

Email: addrn0@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Financial Accountant (Cost Accountant)

Hard-working, results oriented CPA with over 20 years of accounting experience in positions of increasing responsibility. Team player with great communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to develop procedures that impact efficiency.

Career Summary

H&R Block – Tax Accountant, Brampton, ON 2009 – Present

Prepare income tax return forms for individuals and small businesses

Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances

Compute taxes owed, using Personal Taxprep and DT Max softwares

Auto-fill my return (AFR) download of tax slips (T3, T4, T5, T5007, RC62, etc) submitted to Canada Revenue Agency

Check the tax prepared by others

Provide explanations and/or clarifications for individual and business enquiries to clients

Provide high-quality accounting services to small businesses and self-employed individuals. Services include: accounting, bookkeeping, personal tax returns, assist in tax audits, small business loans, and financial planning

GK INDUSTRIES LTD., Brampton, ON 2007 – 2020

Controller

Automotive Aftermarket Filter - Sales $15 million

Accounting Responsibilities

Reported to the Vice President

Prepared daily cash flows and daily reconciliation of US/Canadian Royal Bank

Ensured that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable, accounts receivable are collected promptly

Processed bi-weekly payroll thru ADP in a timely manner

Ensured that required debt payments, lease, rebates, and salesmen commission are made on a timely basis

Tagged and monitored fixed assets and inventory

Effectively negotiated with vendor agreement with emphasis in reducing cost while increasing quality

Dealing with foreign exchange market for higher conversion of US dollars into Canadian dollars

Monitored debt levels and compliance with debt covenants with Royal Bank

Prepared GKI borrowing base, accounts receivable and payable ageing report for Scotia Bank

Remitted sales taxes and environmental handling charge (EHC) to the government

Recorded cash receipts and make bank deposits and maintain the petty cash fund

Conducted monthly reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy and inter-companies

Issued internal monthly financial statements for AQM, GKI, GKI World, and Maxco

Assembled information for external auditors for the annual review

Maintained the annual budget, calculate and explain variances

Complied with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements

Month-end and yearly closing of AR, SO, PO, A/P, and G/L accounts

Recruited, trained and mentored of staff with emphasis on continuous improvement

Provided clerical and administrative support to management as requested

VANDERGEEST INC., Barrie, ON 2005 - 2007

Controller

Design Specialist, Fabricator, & Maintenance Conveyor Safety Equipment - Sales $10 million

Reported to the President

Managed and controlled all financial activities and oversaw accounting and administrative functions

Prepared timely financial statements, cash flow planning, projections, government schedules and management reports

Managed A/P, A/R, payroll, petty cash, expense accounts and fixed assets transactions

Ensured timely remittance of government source deductions and other remittances

Performed analysis and reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts; maintained accuracy of all financial records and transactions

Responsible for inter-company, rental income, government remittances, payments, EOM & Y/E

Responsible for managing BDO audit requirements and annual review processes

AUTO SENSE AUTO PARTS, Barrie, ON 1997 - 2004

Accounting Manager

Buying Agent and Distributor of Car Parts - Sales $100 million

Reported to Controller

Managed and motivated a staff of 5 responsible for all routine accounting and administrative functions such as A/P, A/R, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, billings and data entry

Prepared monthly financial statements, annual budgets, year end audit schedules & working papers

Developed and implemented accounting policies & procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting

Prepared journal entries, reconciliation & analysis of general ledger, capital assets amortization, payroll, group insurance, banking, cash flows, environmental handling charges, and petty cash

Responsible for AS400 entire system back up and network maintenance, password security, new program installation and testing, daily troubleshooting of AS400 system 9402-40s & 9406-820, PC computers and IBM/Lexmark’s printers. Trained staff on AS400 systems, billing & spreadsheet

CANTAR/POLYAIR INC., Toronto, ON 1994 - 1997

Accounting Analyst

Manufacturer & Distributor of Pool Covers & Protective Packaging Products – Sales $50 million

Reported to Accounting Manager

Analyzed, reviewed financial statements at month end, and investigated reasons for discrepancies

Prepared monthly key performance indicator reports

Prepared analysis of cost of sales by product and variances

Reconciled inventory general ledger accounts

Education and Professional Development

Database Introductory Certificate, 2014

Continuously update knowledge and skills through CGA professional seminars, Humber and Sheridan College

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Ontario - 2014

Certified in Management (CIM), Ontario - 2009

Certified General Accountants Program (CGA), Ontario - 2003

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - 1984

Bachelor Degree of Commerce, specializing in Accounting and Business Administration, University of the Mindanao, Philippines

Volunteer Initiatives

Volunteer tax preparation services (CVITP) with CRA & CGA for seniors and low income families - 2004 to present

Invigilator of CGA & CFA exams – 2004 to present

Volunteer City of Brampton as Election Tabulator & Poll Clerk

Computer Software Skills

Seminars: RBC Fraud Prevention & Cybersecurity Webinar, Small Business Tax, Joint PST-GST/HST, Payroll for New Employers, Accounting & Financial Issues, Common Audit Exposures, Ontario Retail Sales Tax, Value-Added Taxation in Canada: GST, HST & QST, Cross-Border Transactions, Sales Taxes on Taxable Benefits, Electronic Data Interchange and Host on Demand, ADP Client Year-end, Payroll Administration, Conflict Resolution & Confrontation Skills, How to Become a Better Communicator, How to Supervise People, Getting It All Done, Bookkeeping, and Assertiveness Training

Computer literacy: MS Windows 2000/XP, Network Windows NT 4.0, Taxprep (1996-2015), DT-Max, Taxtron, UFILE, ProFile Tax, Visual Jobshop, DOS, QuickBooks Pro2007-8, Simply Premium Accounting, Accpac ERP formerly known as Small Business Technology (SBT), Visual AccountMate 6.0 for SQL (VAM), MS Office 2003 - 2007 (Access, Excel – Pivot Tables & VLookup, Word, Power Point, Outlook), Word Perfect, Lotus 123, MYOB, Caseware, ACL, ACCPAC, CANTAX, Bedford, Multibar Accounting and Lawson Automated A/P Systems, and Polycom HDX6000.

Efficient, fast, accurate data entry skills (approx. 16-18,000 keystrokes/hr.) & calculator touch system

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO & REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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