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Education
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Heather MacLean

St. Catharines,Canada

Summary

To contribute my professional expertise of problem-solving skills, multitasking abilities and attention to accuracy in a professional environment that encourages personal growth.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Courier

Federal Express Canada
12.2020 - Current
  • Ability to lift 70lbs and maneuver packages weighing up to 150lbs with appropriate equipment
  • Provide courteous and efficient pick-up and delivery of packages on an assigned route.
  • Efficiently map out for best delivery route.
  • Conducted daily vehicle inspections and reported maintenance issues for immediate remediation.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.

Expedite Driver

FF Express
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Cross border emergency freight delivery
  • Owner Operator - 2017 Ford Transit-high roof/extended
  • FAST approved - May 2018
  • 2000 miles on average weekly
  • 7 provinces, 35 states
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.

Accounting Manager

Wavelength Communication Skills
11.2009 - 01.2018
  • Direct-report to the Owner
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for owner
  • Prepare journal entries
  • Daily functions: Entry of deposits and credit card payments
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Process expense reports and invoicing clients
  • Collection of accounts receivable payments
  • Process accounts payable
  • Prepare and process twice monthly payables cheque run
  • Prepare and process twice monthly payroll
  • (15 employees, 30 independent contractors using ADP) Prepare of HST/WSIB/EHT payments.

Accounting Manager

Homewood Suites by Hilton
06.2007 - 10.2009
  • Participated in the pre-opening and set-up of the brand-new property
  • Direct-report to Regional Controller and General Manager
  • Prepare Financial Statements for owners and partners
  • Daily functions: Entry of deposits and credit card payments
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Edit Accounts Payable
  • Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll
  • (50 employees, using Ceridian) Prepare of GST/PST/WSIB payments
  • Review month-end financial results with Regional Controller and General Manager.

Canadian Hotel Accountant

Royal Host Corp.
04.1999 - 06.2007
  • Direct-report to Divisional Controller and Controller for all Full Service Hotels across North America
  • Prepare Financial Statements for multiple hotel properties
  • Daily functions: Entry of deposits and credit card payments
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Edit Accounts Payable
  • Prepare GST/PST payments
  • Prepare payments for Franchise and Management fees
  • Review month-end financial results with corporate financial officers and Property GMs / Operators.

Accounts Receivable

Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre
01.2001 - 03.2005
  • Collect payment for all City Ledger accounts for a full service, 361 room hotel
  • Prepare statements and invoices daily, ensure accuracy of invoices before mailing
  • Credit investigation and new client set-up
  • Past-Due account calls in a friendly and professional manner
  • Chair BI-weekly credit meeting, to ensure cash accounts balance and problem accounts are solved
  • Cover other areas of accounting, count and deposit cashiers daily deposits, post cash deposit, and credit cards into eBackoffice 7.2.

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Stephen Leacock C.I.
01.1992

Skills

  • 25 years of professional experience within a corporate & client based environment
  • Self-starter & quick learner who demonstrates responsibility for successfully handling diverse requirements
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Proven communication skills, successful in establishing and maintaining rapport with clients and colleagues
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Proficiency with other systems: MSI Property Management 99, Citrix – eBackOffice 72 & FRx 67, OnQ/OnQ Insider, Great Plains, Ceridian, ADP (Canada & US), Cobra Event, Insightly, Simply Accounting and Quickbooks

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Traveling
  • Reading
  • Spending time with family and friends.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Courier

Federal Express Canada
12.2020 - Current

Expedite Driver

FF Express
05.2018 - 11.2020

Accounting Manager

Wavelength Communication Skills
11.2009 - 01.2018

Accounting Manager

Homewood Suites by Hilton
06.2007 - 10.2009

Accounts Receivable

Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre
01.2001 - 03.2005

Canadian Hotel Accountant

Royal Host Corp.
04.1999 - 06.2007

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Stephen Leacock C.I.
Heather MacLean