Blaine Leal
Whitby,Ontario
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Clerk
Region of Durham – Health Department – Paramedic Services
07.2022 - Current
- Ensure timely input and auditing of all Divisional payroll and program specific data for accuracy
- Follow-up audit of all documentation and data discrepancies as they are identified
- Adhere to collective agreements, memo of understanding requirements as it pertains to payroll ensuring accuracy of calculations for topping up pay, banked time payouts and adjustments to banked time and incorporate procedural changes as required
- FIMS requisition and reconciliation of Divisional operating equipment, supplies and services
- Maintain, monitor and reconcile all RDPS Division fuel usage receipts and invoices, ensuring appropriate completion of data in FIMS, reporting inappropriate usage of card, and generate usable statistics from the data
- Create, administer, update and maintain excel spreadsheets and access databases
- Prepare and distribute cyclical financial, statistical reports and correspondence to management staff as required
- Liaise with internal and external customers and vendors, Finance Department, Divisional Management Team and peers to create, maintain and reconcile all contracts, accounts payable and receivable for the provision of all RDPS special event and contractual services
- Maintain confidentiality of all personnel files in accordance with legislative and policy requirements
- Maintain currency of filing systems utilizing Versatile in accordance with the Corporate Classification Scheme
- Promote timely and effective customer service by responding to internal and external inquiries from customers, vendors, regional employees, and management team members in a prompt and efficient manner
- Provide administrative support to the RPDS Management Team in the delivery of Paramedic Services programs and services.
Clerk 2 – Scheduling Office (Part-time)
Region of Durham (Long Term Care) – Hillsdale Estates
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinate staff scheduling and replacements to ensure departments are adequately always staffed
- Ensure the master scheduling sheets are updated and management are notified when changes arise
- Respond to internal scheduling inquiries from management and staff in a timely manner
- Update and maintain scheduling and absenteeism records in the scheduling software
- Provide clerical support and assistance to the department by preparing and maintaining a variety of spreadsheets and correspondence.
HRIS Analyst Assistant
Durham College (Human Resources Department)
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted in the review, testing and implementation of HRMS upgrades or patches
- Collaborated with functional and technical staff to coordinate the application of upgrade or fix
- Maintained HRIS tables
- Documented process and results
- Provided support for HRMS, including researching and resolving HRMS problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performed scheduled activities; recommended solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements
- Recommended process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes or significant variations from an established policy and sought approval by appropriate leadership prior to implementation
- Served as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders (e.g., payroll)
- Used project management skills in managing projects
- Provided overall project management for a given H.R
- Initiative
- Wrote, maintained and supported a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools
- Assisted in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs
- Helped maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data
- Developed user procedures, guidelines and documentation
- Trained clients on new processes/functionality
- Trained new system users
- Maintained awareness of current HRMS trends focusing on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies
- Examined trends in information systems training, materials and techniques
- Through classes, reading, C.B.T.s or other mechanisms, continuously increased H.R
- Knowledge and H.R.I.S
- Application/tools ability
- Participated in user group meetings/conferences.
Enrolment Services Assistant
Durham College (Strategic Enrolment Services)
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Contact support for administration, staff, and students who have questions or inquiries regarding payments, enrolment or records
- Assisted in the development and delivery of student communications as per the departmental communication plan
- Responded appropriately and with cultural and language sensitivity to in-person, email and telephone inquiries from students and agents
- Generated reports and entered information into databases utilizing Banner and M.S
- Office
- Assisted in maintaining confidential records and files for the department.
Accounting Clerk – Work Study Student
Durham College (Finance Department)
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Reviewed accounting documents and verified vouchers and bills
- Reconciled accounts and solved discrepancies
- Evaluated records and reconciling bank accounts
- Audited accounting and other reports and maintained clerical records
- Managed data entry for the accounting department and phone coverage
- Tracked cheque disbursement and formulated ad hoc reports
- Assisted in Risk Management projects, Financial Analyst projects and Payroll Audits.
Assistant Operating Manager
Value Village
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Directed and coordinated daily operational activities and staffing needs concerning the production, pricing, sales, and distribution of merchandise
- Responsible for all human resources functions, including recruitment, interviewing/selection, orientation, training and development, performance management and review, coaching, discipline and termination when required
- Planned procedures and processes that provided full service to customers while ensuring an accurate, efficient and effective workflow
- Assisted in the development of the operating budget to ensure practical and prudent expenditures
- Established strong working relationships with all departments to foster a cooperative work environment and ensure efficient workflow.
Manager
Rogers Plus
09.1998 - 12.2005
- Primary contact for administration, staff and customers for all store-related questions or inquires
- Assisted customers in resolving all bill-related issues and concerns with their telecommunications services
- Responsible for scheduling and attendance-related functions for all levels, such as annual vacations and attendance tracking
- Managed the setup and maintenance of cell phone and cable areas to accommodate payment and registration processes
- Responsible for all store-related human resources functions, including recruitment, interviewing/selection, orientation, training and development, performance management and reviews, coaching and termination
- Responsible for store audits to ensure all company policies and procedures were being followed as outlined to minimize loss.
Education
B Com. (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce - Business -
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, Ontario04.2016
Business – Accounting, Ontario College Diploma -
Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario08.2014
Skills
- Proven experience as a customer service manager
- Self-directed and motivated with both excellent written and communication skills
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and other Microsoft Suite applications
- Report writing and analytics experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions through good judgment and diplomacy
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues and conflicts
- Excellent time management, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Knowledge of performance evaluation and customer service metrics
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Accounting software expertise
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounting experience
- Payroll Processing
- Expense Tracking
Awardscertificates
- Proficiency certificate achieved in Excel.
- Certificate in Records Management (Durham College).
- Executive Board Member of the Accounting Society (Durham College) 2012 – 2014.
- Member of the Accounting Society (U.O.I.T.) 2014 – 2016.
- Community Leader Award – P.F.L.A.G. Durham.
Timeline
Senior Accounting Clerk
Region of Durham – Health Department – Paramedic Services
07.2022 - Current
Clerk 2 – Scheduling Office (Part-time)
Region of Durham (Long Term Care) – Hillsdale Estates
03.2021 - 07.2022
HRIS Analyst Assistant
Durham College (Human Resources Department)
01.2017 - 08.2020
Enrolment Services Assistant
Durham College (Strategic Enrolment Services)
08.2014 - 08.2016
Accounting Clerk – Work Study Student
Durham College (Finance Department)
09.2012 - 08.2014
Assistant Operating Manager
Value Village
06.2009 - 08.2012
Manager
Rogers Plus
09.1998 - 12.2005
B Com. (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce - Business -
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Business – Accounting, Ontario College Diploma -
Durham College
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