Proven track record in enhancing financial accuracy and employee engagement at Riconny Farms Ltd, showcasing expertise in payroll and account administration alongside exceptional interpersonal skills. Successfully implemented in Sage and QuickBooks, reducing reporting errors, and spearheaded comprehensive staff training, significantly improving compliance and morale.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration
Riconny Farms Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Perform program financial administration, reporting, and documentation functions.
Implement effective communication channels between staff, and administration (Connecteam and Slack apps)
Deliver payroll administration and define contribution of benefits program and retirement plan record-keeping requirements.
Provide clerical support to management and staff.
Assist in office administration and client communication to help manage management and accountants' workload.
Oversee payroll administration activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee paychecks.
Supervise and manage daily and weekly scheduling and tasks
Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
Maintain and process invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Handle payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
Reconcile and correct issues with financial records.
Support year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
Established Sage and currently Quickbooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Reduce errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
Provide support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately. (CRA payroll audit - August 2024)
Communicate proactively with management regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
Contribute to successful financial planning, provided detailed reports and analysis to management.
Support decision-making by preparing accurate monthly financial statements.
Record deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Develop monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Organize and help management lead staff orientation programs and training to promote skills.
Motivate employees through special events and incentive programs.
Improve compliance with health and safety regulations by developing and implementing comprehensive training for staff.
Distribute employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement (at 3 months, 6 months and annually)
Devise hiring and recruitment policies through Employment and Immigration, Canada Job Bank, and Service Canada
Tax Preparer
HR Block
07.2013 - 05.2014
Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
Office Manager
Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart
08.2000 - 09.2012
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns
Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees
Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and email.
Recorded new hires and terminations to human resources files. (employment contracts and ROE's)
Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
Improved financial accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
Coordinated shipments of livestock with in Canada and the US.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dauphin Regional Comp Secondary
Dauphin, MB
06.1982
Skills
Office Administration Duties
Benefits administration knowledge
Account Administration
Office administration tasks
Payroll administration experience
Sales Tax Administration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Software
Sage 50
Quickbooks Online
Connecteams
Slack
Microsoft Outlook
Harvest Profit
Maximus Pig Program
Interests
Family and friends
Animal lover
Crafting
Golf, baseball, and watching hockey
Reading
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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