Jean Marc (Jim) Delisle
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic accountant with extensive experience at Delisle and Associates Ltd, specializing in tax preparation and financial analysis. Proven track record in enhancing financial accuracy and identifying tax savings opportunities. Skilled in GAAP compliance and account reconciliation, while effectively training new employees and improving reporting processes through meticulous data analysis.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Delisle and Associates Ltd
01.1990 - 05.2025
- Self Employed with a large variety of small business clients.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Identified significant tax savings opportunities by conducting in-depth research on applicable deductions and credits.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Data analysis
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Tax return filing
- Management accounting
- Account reconciliation processes
- General ledger entries
- Financial statements
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial planning
- Tax preparation
- Payroll administration
- GAAP accounting
- Payroll processing
- General ledger accounting
- Business tax planning
- Sage accounting expert
- Cost accounting
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Accounting recordkeeping
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- GAAP compliance
- Year-end close
- Payroll liability and deductions
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accountant
Delisle and Associates Ltd
01.1990 - 05.2025
Interest and Hobbies
Retired Accountant who loves to play golf (20 handicap).
Photography and travel are my main love.