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Certification
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Elisa Fernandes

Bradford,Canada

Summary

Experienced Accounting and Payroll professional with three years of hands-on experience. Skilled in managing accounts payable, bookkeeping, and full-cycle payroll with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective time management skills have significantly contributed to the team's and company's success. Expertise in regulatory compliance, accounting software, and dedication to customer service. Honours graduate in Accounting and Payroll Administration from CTS Canadian Career College, with PCP designation obtained in 2023.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Administrator

Alair Homes
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed full-cycle payroll across multiple provinces, ensuring timely new hire setups and terminations processing.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance through accurate year-end reporting for T4, T4A, T5018, and T2200 forms.
  • Performed detailed bank reconciliations to identify and rectify discrepancies efficiently.
  • Entered and reconciled payments within general ledger system.
  • Supported month-end and year-end closing processes by supplying necessary reports and documentation.
  • Provided Accounts Receivable support as required.

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Silver Fox Accounting
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Managed full cycle payroll
  • Provided exceptional support to employees by resolving payroll queries promptly.
  • Handled year-end reporting for T4 and T4A forms, maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Performed detailed bank reconciliations, identifying and rectifying discrepancies effectively.
  • Optimized tax strategies to ensure compliance while maximizing savings.
  • Achieved 100% compliance in year-end tax reporting, reinforcing organizational integrity.

Education

Diploma - Accounting and Payroll Administration

CTS Canadian Career College
08.2022

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • QuickBooks certification

Accomplishments

  • Saved the company an average of 3 hours weekly on payroll processing by creating a new pivot table in Excel.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Certification

PCP - Payroll Compliance Professional 

National Payroll Institute, 2023, Canada.

Software Skills

  • Ceridian Dayforce
  • Sage 50
  • Microsoft Business Central
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Accounting Administrator

Alair Homes
07.2024 - 06.2025

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Silver Fox Accounting
06.2022 - 07.2024

Diploma - Accounting and Payroll Administration

CTS Canadian Career College
Elisa Fernandes