Bev Merry
Kitchener
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
GSP Group Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Senior Accountant
Bonterra
08.2022 - Current
- Record payroll entries for all global entities in different currencies.
- Analyzed payroll GL accounts on a month over month basis with explanation of variances.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Helped maintain internal controls, desktop procedures and departmental policies.
Staff Accountant
Bonterra
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed customer renewal contracts and generated invoices.
- Posted customer payments in multiple currencies.
- Tracked aging accounts and followed fair credit and collection practices to pursue payments.
- Managed customer billing email inbox to ensure responses to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Reconciled payments, bank and credit card accounts.
- Coordinated with sales team to resolve customer issues affecting payments.
Financial Analyst
Bonterra
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Assist with month end close including processing journal entries.
- Provide management reporting, include creating metrics on Balance Score Card.
- Analyze and reconcile various GL accounts to ensure that expenses are being accounting for accurately.
- Assist HR with complex payroll problems.
Accountant III
The Cooperators Group Limited
05.2019 - 08.2019
Intermediate Accountant
Accelerated Systems Inc
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Prepare semi-monthly bank reconciliations for short term cash management in USD and CAD.
- Manage customer deposits for upcoming shipments and follow up on late payments.
- Analyze and reconcile various GL accounts to ensure that expenses are being accounting for accurately.
Payroll Analyst
YMCA of Cambridge and Kitchener
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Prepare bi-weekly payroll for 800 full time and part time employees using ADP WFN.
- Set-up new employees in WFN and troubleshoot any WFN issues with staff members.
- Maintain employee files.
- Perform ad-hoc reports at management request.
Payroll Accountant
Kognitiv Corporation
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Responsible for preparation of payroll for North America, Europe and Hong Kong employees.
- Maintain employee files and documents.
- Benefit enrollment and management for North American and Hong Kong employees.
- Main point of contact for employees for payroll and benefit queries.
- Prepare weekly headcount report for management.
Accounting Technician
Kognitiv Corporation
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Responsible for full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Balance Sheet schedule preparation and GL account reconciliations.
Intermediate Accounting Technician
BDO Canada LLP
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Complete working paper files for notice to reader files, including all required forms, draft financial statements and corporate tax returns.
- Preparation of regular external filings such as T4's, T5's EHT and WSIB.
Intermediate Accountant
ConMed Linvatec Canada
09.2009 - 01.2015
- Provide monthly fixed asset reports and review on a monthly basis.
- Assist in the month end close process and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports.
- Responsible for full cycle bi-weekly payroll of 80 employees using ADP Pay@Work.
- Responsible for setting up new hires in payroll system and benefits.
- Assist with yearly budget preparation.
Accounts Payable Clerk
ConMed Linvatec Canada
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Enter and process payments for weekly supplier invoices.
- Review and enter and pay employee expense reports weekly.
- Handle supplier inquiries regarding payments.
- Provide back-up for accounts receivable department and office administrator.
Education
Business Administration Co-op - Accounting
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, None01.2005
Skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment and ever changing priorities
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Attention To Detail
- 5 years experience working at a SaaS company
- Experience working with merger and acquisitions
Timeline
Accounting Manager
GSP Group Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
Bonterra
08.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
Bonterra
05.2021 - 08.2022
Financial Analyst
Bonterra
08.2019 - 05.2021
Accountant III
The Cooperators Group Limited
05.2019 - 08.2019
Intermediate Accountant
Accelerated Systems Inc
09.2018 - 05.2019
Payroll Analyst
YMCA of Cambridge and Kitchener
03.2018 - 09.2018
Payroll Accountant
Kognitiv Corporation
04.2017 - 03.2018
Accounting Technician
Kognitiv Corporation
09.2016 - 04.2017
Intermediate Accounting Technician
BDO Canada LLP
01.2015 - 07.2016
Intermediate Accountant
ConMed Linvatec Canada
09.2009 - 01.2015
Accounts Payable Clerk
ConMed Linvatec Canada
03.2008 - 09.2009
Business Administration Co-op - Accounting
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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