Jade Hartwig
Belleville
Summary
Finance professional with strong background in financial management, analysis, and reporting. Adept at team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and compliance. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
05.2021 - Current
- Support year-end financial close, including payroll-related account reconciliations and audit prep
- Oversee and manage all grants, funding, revenue, and ministry reporting, ensuring compliance with funding requirements
- Develop and monitor multi-divisional program budgets, identifying risks and opportunities through detailed forecasting and variance analysis
- Liaise with the Ministry of Education and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate funding, reporting, and compliance; support annual submissions and long-term financial planning
- Act as a financial advisor to program managers and senior staff, explaining financial results and supporting informed decision-making
- Assist in the development of year-end reports and 3–5 year budget forecasts to inform leadership planning
- Provide training and support to non-finance staff on financial processes and reporting tools
- Conduct monthly reviews of the General Ledger and recommend adjustments to maintain accurate financial records
- Monitor and analyze budgets to ensure alignment with program goals, identifying areas for improvement and cost optimization
- Collaborate closely with Human Resources and Payroll to resolve salary coding issues, timesheet discrepancies, and benefit entitlements
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills by regularly liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting, fostering cross-departmental collaboration
- Serve as a financial liaison across departments, promoting accuracy, collaboration, and timely reporting
Financial Accounting Clerk
Fortis BC
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted daily posting of Cheque control system & CIS Activities into SAP
- Responsible for all cash and banking duties
- Analyzed and posted journal entries on a monthly basis in a timely and accurate manner, contributing to the smooth operation of the accounting department
- Reconciled balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly and maintain data accuracy
- Managed bank-related activities, including processing returned items and resolving anomalies
- Followed up with departments regarding outstanding reconciling items and provided coding instruction for unusual deposits
Bookkeeper
Barbara Moynes
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times
- Prepared and submitted bi-weekly payroll for various small businesses, input source documents, prepared T4’s and ensured confidentiality of records
- Posted journal entries and reconciled accounts, prepared trial balance of books, and maintained general ledgers
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet and income statement accounts for accurate reporting
- Used accounting software to prepare tax returns and consolidated reports for clients
- Prepared WSIB, HST and payroll remittances
Finance Manager
Bell Media Inc./BCE
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Provided senior level finance support to television and radio operations in Northern and Eastern Ontario.
- Fulfilled the task of managing and coordinating the annual budgets for nine radio stations and two TV stations.
- Completed month account reconciliations.
- Performed a wide variety of daily accounting duties such as accounts payable, receivable, processing payments and payment application, internal adjustments, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
- Assisted in the review and management of balance sheet accounts and reconciled working papers monthly.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day operations.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Worked with executives to create annual budgets and tracked actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using BPC and SAP software.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management in various streams within the organization
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements
Junior Accountant
Premium Golf Management Co. Ltd., ACCRA Golf
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Maintained financial records (including, but not limited to, coding and posting invoices, preparing and posting journal entries and month-end accruals)
- Prepared bank deposits, bank reconciliations and year-end closing entries
- Arranged monthly payment of commissions
- Managed and supervised daily operation of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, and general accounting/business duties within tight deadlines
- Supported staff in providing customer service in all areas of sales and product knowledge
- Established productive, professional relationships with key personnel in all customer accounts
- Met assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts
- Assisted team to carry out Project Management functions aimed at developing new ideas to increase company profitability and credibility
- Carried out monthly reconciliations of expenses
- Responded quickly and professionally to all e-mail and phone inquiries
- Assisted in monthly ordering of products from suppliers
Education
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON04.2011
Skills
- Detail-Oriented with a Focus on Accuracy
- Financial reporting & revenue recognition
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations
- Analytical problem solving
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Finance Officer
Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
05.2021 - Current
Financial Accounting Clerk
Fortis BC
05.2020 - 04.2021
Bookkeeper
Barbara Moynes
07.2018 - 04.2019
Finance Manager
Bell Media Inc./BCE
12.2013 - 12.2017
Junior Accountant
Premium Golf Management Co. Ltd., ACCRA Golf
01.2012 - 08.2013
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
St. Lawrence College
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