Bookkeeper, Junior Accountant

Arwa Chavda

****.******@*****.*** 613-***-**** LinkedIn: arwa_chavda

Summary

Detail-oriented accoun/ng student with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, reconcilia/ons, and financial data entry. Proficient in using QuickBooks, Sage 50, and Excel to prepare journal entries, support general ledger opera/ons, and maintain accurate financial records. Recognized for having a keen eye for detail, being well- organized, and learning up new systems quickly. Determined to get proficiency in accoun/ng and make a valuable contribu/on in a fast-paced environment.

Educa+on

• Business Administra/on - Accoun/ng & Payroll (June 2025 - June 2026) - Herzing College

• Interac/ve Media Design (August 2020) - Algonquin College

• B. Tech Agricultural Informa/on Technology (May 2014) - Anand Agricultural University Technical Skills

• MicrosoZ Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Teams)

• Accoun/ng SoZware: Quickbooks, Sage 50, familiar with Yardi – willing to learn quickly) Work Experience

Bookkeeping Assistant, Taxshore Inc. – (Feb 2026 - Present)

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records, including bank and credit card reconciliations, transaction entry, and expense category in QuickBooks and Sage.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure accurate general ledger reporting.

• Assist with accounts receivable tracking and expense categorization using QuickBooks and Sage 50.

• Organize data, financial analysis, and scheduling support using Microsoft Excel.

• Support financial repor/ng by assis/ng with variance analysis and preparing financial summaries using MicrosoZ Excel.

• Work together with team members and clients to collect and verify financial records, ensuring completeness and accuracy of records.

Fashion Associate, Reitmans Canada Ltd – (July 2025 - Present)

• Provide an amazing shopping experience that will encourage posi/ve customer connec/ons and loyalty.

• Perform register func/ons while using your sales, promo/on and product knowledge to drive add-on sales.

• Cover the sales floor and help ensure all visual standards are met. Team Lead < Assistant Manager, Reitmans Canada Ltd – Canada (July 2021 -July 2025)

• Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily opera/ons while suppor/ng communica/on between store and district leadership.

• Handle customer inquiries, resolved complaints, and coordinated with team members to deliver excepKonal service.

• Maintain records, performance metrics, and inventory logs while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team focused on sales and customer sa/sfac/on.

• Execute merchandising strategies and maintain a welcoming store environment. Store Associate - Loblaws Canada LTD (January 2019 - June 2021)

• Provided excep/onal customer service by assis/ng shoppers with product selec/on, pricing, and store naviga/on.

• Operated cash register and handled various payment methods with accuracy and efficiency.

• Maintained clean, organised, and well-stocked shelves to ensure a posi/ve shopping experience.

• Monitored product quality and expiry dates, ensuring freshness and compliance with food safety standards.

• Supported inventory management by restocking merchandise and repor/ng low stock levels to supervisors.

• Collaborated with team members to meet store performance goals and maintain daily workflow.

• Assisted in promo/onal setups, seasonal displays, and maintaining planogram compliance.

• Followed company policies, safety procedures, and customer service protocols to support store opera/ons. Customer Support ExecuRve for IT SoluRons, Universal Techies (August 2015 - December 2017)

• Provided customer service, resolved issues, and improved opera/onal efficiency.

• Used cri/cal thinking to break down problems, evaluate solu/ons and make decisions.

• Resolved problems, improved opera/ons, and provided excep/onal service.

• Resolved conflicts and nego/ated mutually beneficial agreements between par/es.

• Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and produc/vity.

• Exceeded goals through effec/ve task priori/sa/on and great work ethic.

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