Darren Milke 780-***-****
*** – *** Selkirk Place, Leduc AB T9E 6M2 ******.*****@*****.***
Professional Profile
Detail-oriented Accountant with 21 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations.
Public and Private Accounting
Analytical Reasoning
Accounting Systems Assessment
Various Accounting Software Skills
Payroll Experience
Account Reconciliations
Budget Analysis
Cash Flow Report Generation
Mentoring
Forensic Accounting
Professional Experience
Oil River Equipment Inc., Nisku, AB
04/2018 to Present
General Accountant
Achievements:
Organize accounts to effectively report state of the company
Prepare year-end reports to minimize external auditor time
Forensic Accounting and reconciliation performed on accounts
Responsibilities:
Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports
Book out unit rentals and sales accurately
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Maintain financial security by following internal controls
Cliff's Towing Ltd., Edmonton, AB
08/2013 to 05/2017
Account Manager
Achievements:
Maintain integrity of General Ledger
Produce financial statements in timely manner
Manage payroll and human resources
Responsibilities:
Communicate with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments
Streamline daily reporting procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
Generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures
Mentor administration employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Reconcile all payroll liabilities to general ledger and prepare monthly payroll accrual entries
First Presbyterian Church, Edmonton, AB
05/2009 to Current
Bookkeeper
Achievements:
Establish a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate records
Reconcile sub-ledger to accounting system
Accurate preparation of records for external auditors
Responsibilities:
Create periodic reports comparing actual expenses to budget
Maintain accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and line of credit transactions
Manage payroll for church personnel
Prepare tax receipts for church donations
Provide cash flow reports to church treasurer
Calmont Truck Centre, Edmonton, AB
02/2009 to 06/2013
Controller
Achievements:
Transition payroll from in-house program to third party software
Assist CFO with the production of financial reports for management and board members
Supervise and coordinate projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations
Responsibilities:
Oversee the operation of the accounting/payroll departments, including the design of an organizational structure to adequately achieve company goals
Develop forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze departmental trends for sales, service and parts
Calculate sales commissions for employees
Report internal control issues to management and supply comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks
Perform complex general accounting functions
Education
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Accounting Diploma
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Bachelors of Education
References
References are available upon request.