Gurleen Hora
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting and Finance Professional with expertise in full-cycle accounting, financial planning, and reporting Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, labour cost management, and executive level First analysis. Experienced in managing AP/AR, payroll via payworks, reconciliations, and vendor relations for both corporate and property finance Promoted at UPS to lead cross-functional teams, gaining operational insight that strengthens financial strategy Adept at turning financial data into actionable insights to support business growth and efficiency. Currently advancing accounting expertise at First Canadian Management Corporation while pursuing opportunities to contribute.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Training Supervisor(Promoted)
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Richmond, Canada
08.2022 - Current
- Led operations, managing a team of 20 employees to achieve optimal performance.
- Conducted training sessions for 80 employees, enhancing skills and driving productivity improvements.
- Developed work techniques that streamlined processes and maximized productivity.
- Enforced safety protocols, maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
- Prepared reports and facilitated pre-sort meetings for performance optimization.
- Organized work areas for sorting operations, maintaining efficiency and order.
Accounting Technician (contractual)
First Canadian Management Corporation
Burnaby, British Columbia
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed full-cycle month-end processes for four hotel properties, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Handled accounts payable for four companies using QuickBooks Online, overseeing invoice entry, vendor payments, and account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
- Recorded and reconciled high-volume credit card transactions, ensuring timely posting and accurate general ledger reporting.
- Performed bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll using Payworks, ensuring accurate wage calculations, deductions, benefits, and compliance with payroll regulations.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and supporting documentation for management review, enhancing clarity and decision-making.
- Maintained organized financial records and ensured compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
Accounting Technician
Woodlock Developments Ltd.
Langley, British Columbia
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed end-to-end AP/AR processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, collections, and payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Led monthly closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments for property development accounts.
- Prepared cash flow forecasts and variance reports, enabling leadership to make informed spending and investment decisions.
- Developed budgeting templates and financial tracking models in Excel, standardizing reporting across projects to enhance financial oversight.
- Assisted with financial statement preparation and audit support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to review costs and monitor budgets, recommending adjustments to optimize project profitability.
- Managed banking operations, including cheque issuance and ACH transfers across eight intercompany accounts.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Occasions Event Management
Surrey, Canada
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed event-based budgeting, reconciliations, and expense tracking, ensuring alignment with forecasts.
- Maintained vendor accounts and financial records, resolving anomalies in expense reporting to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored invoices and payments to enhance event cost tracking and facilitate vendor negotiations.
- Prepared financial reports and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted with audit preparation by organizing financial documentation for easy access and review.
Student Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, Canada
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in event coordination, preparing materials, and supporting student activities.
- Tracked hours, event schedules, and reports in Excel and Microsoft Teams to ensure accurate planning.
- Directed students to appropriate resources and services, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Supported onboarding and student affairs through administrative and data management.
- Handled general office tasks, ensuring accurate filing and record keeping.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Blue Sea Acrylic Product Manufacturing Ltd
Surrey, Canada
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed full cycle accounting including invoices, AR/AP, and payroll.
- Maintained daily records in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
- Processed invoices and expense reimbursements for vendors and staff.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.
03-2024
High School - Commerce
Little World School
India01-2018
Skills
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- AP/AR
- Payroll
- Budgeting
- Cash Flow
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliations
- QuickBooks
- Sage 50
- Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- CaseWare
- Process Improvement
- Collaboration
- MS Outlook
- MS Teams
- SharePoint
Websites
Timeline
Accounting Technician (contractual)
First Canadian Management Corporation
11.2025 - 03.2026
Accounting Technician
Woodlock Developments Ltd.
01.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant Bookkeeper
Occasions Event Management
01.2023 - 01.2025
Operations & Training Supervisor(Promoted)
United Parcel Service (UPS)
08.2022 - Current
Student Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2021 - 04.2024
Assistant Bookkeeper
Blue Sea Acrylic Product Manufacturing Ltd
03.2020 - 06.2021
BBA - Accounting
Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.
High School - Commerce
Little World School