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Cheryl Mayes

Calgary,AB

Summary

Accomplished Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Atlantic Directional Services, adept in bank reconciliation and fostering team development. Spearheaded initiatives reducing financial discrepancies and enhanced interdepartmental collaboration for accurate reporting, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in audits and nurturing positive workplace cultures, consistently exceeding departmental goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Atlantic Directional Services
02.2016 - 02.2024
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.

Office/Accounting Manager

Midland Vegetation
04.2011 - 02.2016
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Oversaw multifaceted accounting operations encompassing payroll, AP/AR and tax submittals.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Manpower Staffing
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Collaborated with sales team to resolve billing discrepancies, resulting in improved customer relationships and increased client satisfaction.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate application of payments, credits, and adjustments to client accounts.
  • Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company confidentiality policies when handling sensitive financial data and personal information for clients.
  • Facilitated dispute resolution between company and clients, fostering positive working relationships while protecting company interests.
  • Supported cash forecasting initiatives by providing accurate data on outstanding receivables and expected payments from clients.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bow Valley College
Calgary, None

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Alberta Vocational School
Athabasca, AB

Skills

  • Audits
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Journal entries
  • Payroll
  • Budget compliance
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Staff training and development
  • Consolidation accounting
  • Recruitment and hiring

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Atlantic Directional Services
02.2016 - 02.2024

Office/Accounting Manager

Midland Vegetation
04.2011 - 02.2016

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Manpower Staffing
01.2010 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

Bow Valley College

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Alberta Vocational School

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