CRISTITA PAAC
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Accountant with10+ years of experience of ledger processes, balance sheet reconciliations (bank, inventory, balance sheet reconciliation) streamlining reports and process improvements. Vast knowledge in full cycle accounting and experience in ERP Accounting systems integration. Possess a bachelor’s degree in commerce and continue to strive for higher education (CPA) seeking to leverage professional expertise and experience into a leadership role in the future.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Accountant
Secure Energy
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders, fostering open communication lines that supported effective problem-solving efforts.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and adaptability.
- Acted as a trusted resource for colleagues in resolving complex accounting issues, providing expert guidance and support when needed.
- Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through proactive management
- Maintained accurate general ledger entries by regularly updating account reconciliations and journal adjustments.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Managed and maintained US sales tax for filing and audit
Accounting Lead
NEXT Compression
09.2022 - Current
- Provide work direction to technical/clerical staff and provide recommendations in the selection and recruitment process
- Provide guidance to A/P and A/R analysts, which requires expertise relating to Accounts Payable/Receivable processes
- Implemented new accounting policy on revenue recognition from Contract Completion to Percentage of Completion method
- Complete special projects and assignments as assigned
- Research and resolve reconciling issues and discrepancies
- Prepare tax returns and filings
- Prepares the Company's consolidated monthly financial statements
- Responsible in Accounting configurations and support SAP ERP system
- Variance analysis, KPI and cash flow reporting
Accountant II
04.2018 - Current
- Analyze, examined, and interpret financial records, compiled financial information including preparing internal MD&A
- Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements for multiple business units
- Prepares and file various returns e.g., GST, PST and RST, Tire recycling fee, and Used oil levy
- Complete all accounting and month-end processes for areas of accountability (e.g., journals entries, monthly accrual process, allocations)
- Prepares and perform key reconciliation which includes bank reconciliation, long-term debt, and inventory reconciliation
- Propose changes to processes, approaches, and techniques
- Responsible for preparation of components for quarterly Audit Committee reporting package
- Liaise with internal audit in respect to internal controls, including ensuring that applicable controls in place are adequately designed, implemented, and consistently followed
- Assist in Annual Forecasting Process
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and walkthrough
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger
Project Lead (SME)
Cervus Equipment Corporation (Brandt Tractors LTD)
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Supports Operations and Finance after Go-live with any issues affecting finance as well as assist with operational issues
- Key contributor to the financial system migration to Microsoft Dynamics365, and held the responsibility of configuration and implementation of new accounts
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems pertaining to mapping of configurations so that financial statements are produced correctly
- Assisted project manager in managing risk, investigated solutions and established project recovery plans
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems
- Provided corporate accountants as well as operations with coaching and direction
- Prepared training manuals and business processes for operations as well as accounting and finance
- Reviewed financial statements making sure all balances are reported accurately in the new ERP system
- Reconciled migrated data and verified its integrity
Accountant
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Review and prepare account reconciliations (assets and liabilities)
- Sales invoicing and revenue and cost accounting
- Prepare and analyze audit packages and various support schedules
- Prepare internal management reporting and various analysis
- Prepare and file GST, RST, PST, and environmental fees (tires and used oil levies)
- Prepare and record all revenue and ensure completeness and accuracy
- Assist in reconciliation of intercompany transactions
- Analyzed ledger balances and performed corrections as needed
Accounts Payable Team Lead
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Assist with month end closing especially settlement of intercompany transactions
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
- Oversee team of5 members
- Engaged with vendors and business partners on complex activities and deliverables to maintain relationships
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review
- Led transformation activities by demonstrating strategic planning, anticipating functional requirements, and proposing solutions
Accounts Payable Administrator
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Duties involve High volume processing of invoices for payments, more than100 per day
- Cutting cheques and processing credit card payments for Transportation Group
- Reconciling and cleaning of AP clearing account
- Reconciling vendor accounts statements and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- Answer payment inquiries and deal with A/P issues
- Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Maintain vendor files and answer to enquiries
Accounts Payable Specialist
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Reconcile vendor accounts statements and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- Answer payment inquiries and deal with A/P issues
- Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Maintain vendor files and answer to enquiries
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate -
Athabasca University
Calgary, AB01.2019
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SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Commerce major in Economics
Saint Louis University
01.2000
Post-Graduate Certificate - Financial Accounting, Bus Analytics, Economics
Harvard Business School
Boston, Massachusetts09-2024
Skills
- DIS, DSI, Kronos, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics365, Equip, SAP, Open Invoice
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to present complex information in easy-to-understand format
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Understanding of budgeting
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- MS Office (advance Excel)
- Full Cycle Accounting, Balance Sheet and Bank Reconciliations, Fixed Asset
- Enterprise Resource Planning Integration
- Variance Analysis
- Project planning
Languages
Timeline
Intermediate Accountant
Secure Energy
10.2023 - Current
Accounting Lead
NEXT Compression
09.2022 - Current
Project Lead (SME)
Cervus Equipment Corporation (Brandt Tractors LTD)
07.2020 - 09.2022
Accountant II
04.2018 - Current
Accountant
04.2016 - 04.2018
Accounts Payable Team Lead
05.2014 - 04.2016
Accounts Payable Administrator
06.2012 - 04.2014
Accounts Payable Specialist
09.2007 - 06.2012
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SAIT Polytechnic
Post-Graduate Certificate -
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science - Commerce major in Economics
Saint Louis University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Financial Accounting, Bus Analytics, Economics
Harvard Business School
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