DELTA CAVANAUGH
Truro
Summary
Results-oriented Accounting Team Leader with 20 years of experience in accounting. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Team Lead
MacGillivray Law Office
New Glasgow, NS
07.2008 - Current
- Lead a team of 6 staff for law office, property rental company and vehicle restomod company.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Examined financial statements and income statements to review company’s financial performance.
- Oversaw reconciliation of accounts, maintaining integrity of financial records and minimizing errors.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on a year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
- Worked with external accountants for year-end reviews.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, inventory, general ledgers, and intercompany balances.
- Prepared monthly HST remittances.
- Entered and posted payroll including calculation of monthly bonuses.
- Implemented new accounting software, increasing efficiency in financial reporting and data management.
- Assisted team with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Retail Accounting
Sobeys
Stellarton, NS
12.2003 - 07.2008
- Prepared monthly statements and financial documents for a group of stores.
- Examined financial statements and income statements to review the groups of stores financial performance.
- Tracked store deposits to ensure compliance with company policy.
- Provided training on accounting software tools to new hires, fostering increased proficiency across the team.
Accounting Clerk
Shibley Righton LLP
03.1998 - 10.2003
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions to ensure timely payment and accurate financial records.
- Maintained general ledger entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Assisted in monthly reconciliation of bank statements, identifying discrepancies for resolution.
- Supported audit preparation by organizing documentation and providing necessary reports for external auditors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON08.2003
Diploma - International Trade
Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS05.1996
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Excellent computer skills
- Problem-Solving
- Account Reconciliation
- Strong organization skills
Timeline
Accounting Team Lead
MacGillivray Law Office
07.2008 - Current
Retail Accounting
Sobeys
12.2003 - 07.2008
Accounting Clerk
Shibley Righton LLP
03.1998 - 10.2003
Diploma - International Trade
Nova Scotia Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance
Ryerson University