Gabriela Shipway
Orangeville
Summary
Dynamic and extroverted professional with a high level of energy and enthusiasm for tackling challenges. Known for my excellent interpersonal skills, I thrive in collaborative environments and excel at building relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. As a proactive problem-solver, I consistently approach obstacles with creativity and persistence, delivering innovative solutions to drive positive outcomes. My quick adaptability and strong communication abilities ensure success in fast-paced and dynamic settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant, Supervisor
GBA LLP
07.2021 - Current
- Perform and manage bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients, utilizing QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero Accounting Software
- Monitor, reconcile, and maintain General Ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
- Facilitate seamless client document submissions using platforms like Dext and Hubdoc
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and payment processor statements (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), as well as other balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Manage client invoicing and sales processing with precision and timeliness
- Prepare detailed financial reports for client review, delivering insights and highlighting key metrics on schedule
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, issues, and errors in financial records with proactive solutions
- Administer payroll processing for multiple clients using Wagepoint and QBO Payroll, providing cross-coverage support for team members when needed
- Manage accounts payable for various clients through Plooto, ensuring prompt payments and accurate record-keeping
- Support year-end processes for clients' corporate tax filings, working collaboratively with tax teams
- File GST/HST, PSB, WSIB, and other statutory returns for clients, accommodating diverse filing frequencies and compliance requirements
- Train and mentor junior staff on bookkeeping processes tailored to different client needs
- Drive process innovation for new clients, implementing updated procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy while saving time
Accounting Manager
Bardown Sports Inc.
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Perform and oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance and financial statement preparation
- Manage and execute the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and vendor payments
- Establish and enforce internal controls to minimize errors and prevent fraud in the accounts payable function
- Review and personally approve payment runs, ensuring alignment with budgetary guidelines and operational needs
- Oversee and directly handle the accounts receivable process, ensuring prompt invoicing and effective collection of outstanding payments
- Monitor aging reports and proactively implement strategies to reduce overdue accounts
- Collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams to resolve payment discrepancies and enhance customer satisfaction
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports to senior management, providing insights into key performance indicators and variance analysis
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making and support business planning initiatives
- Assist in developing and finalizing annual budgets and forecasts to guide organizational strategy
- Lead and actively mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and support key initiatives
Personal Banking Associate
TD Bank
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Engage customers in day to day advice needs, service transactions, digital education, and customer problem resolution related to banking solutions
- Understand customer needs and guide customers to the right contact person for appropriate solutions while exercising good judgement in confidential matters
- Build customer confidence on emerging digital banking trends by educating them on mobile, ATM, and online banking
- Support the frontline staff with scheduled cash and non-cash transactions; resolve critical issues and report non-standard matters to management
- Recommend improvements to work practices, branch operations and processes to enhance customer experience and achieve operational excellence
- Participate in the timely and accurate completion of business processes and procedures
- Ensure prepared documentation is accurate, reflects business intentions, and is consistent with relevant regulations and TD's Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Help build a positive and equitable work environment by promoting team effectiveness, participating in personal performance development and sharing industry knowledge to achieve common objectives
- Proceed with Unsecured Lending Applications
Barista
Deville Coffee
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Prepared special coffee and tea beverages upon customer request, and provided excellent customer services with new and regular clients
- Quickly established friendly connection with the clients by creating rapport and remembering their names to make them feel special on every visit
- Always paid close attention to details by following recipes and preparing customized drinks required by clients to meet their needs
- Assisted the supervisor by always being willing and taking the initiative to offer my help in order to do any task that needs to be done
- Kept clean and stocked the espresso machine in preparation for every morning and afternoon rush
- Able to follow the instructions and policies in order to run the store smoothly
- Used POS system to bring up orders from clients
- Counted the money to open/close the till, prepared the new till to be used in the next day, and prepared the deposit to be safe in the vault
Education
Diploma - Financial Services
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, Ontario06.2018
Bachelor - System Engineering
Universidad de Oriente
11.2013
Skills
- QBO Payroll
- Wagepoint
- Expertise in Plooto
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Full Cycle Bookkeeping
- Xero
- Microsoft Office 365
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Financial statement review
Certification
- Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, 12/01/24, Present
- Certified Professional Bookkeeper, 12/01/24, Present, The CPB designation is the national standard of excellence for bookkeepers in Canada. Recognized across Canada by employers and clients, the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation validates that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to meet the demands and support the success of their business.
- IFIC, 12/01/17, 12/01/20
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant, Supervisor
GBA LLP
07.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
Bardown Sports Inc.
10.2019 - 12.2024
Personal Banking Associate
TD Bank
10.2018 - 07.2021
Barista
Deville Coffee
03.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor - System Engineering
Universidad de Oriente
- Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, 12/01/24, Present
- Certified Professional Bookkeeper, 12/01/24, Present, The CPB designation is the national standard of excellence for bookkeepers in Canada. Recognized across Canada by employers and clients, the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation validates that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to meet the demands and support the success of their business.
- IFIC, 12/01/17, 12/01/20
Diploma - Financial Services
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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