Joanne Schmidt
Dunnville,On
Summary
Well-qualified accounting technician bring 44 years of experience working with a wide variety of organizations. Offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Auto Canada Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Compiled and reconciled all financial transactions for one of Canada’s largest used car dealerships, with annual sales of $80M
- Prepared daily cash flow projections for maintained inventory control records and purchasing
- Responsible for maintaining General Ledger and prepared all financial statements, cash flows, budgets, and analytical review reports for head office and management
- Responsible for preparation and filing of all business reports, bank covenants, commodity taxes
- Prepared all aspects of payroll for 120 employees: from timekeeping, full payroll cycle processing, source deductions, T4’s and ROEs
- Maintained company benefits, group RRSP, WSIB reporting and provided Human Resource functions to employees
- Liaised with corporation’s accountants, bankers, and lawyers on business matters, handle all audits requirements
Financial Controller
HML Holdings Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Preparation of combined financial statements with above related party
- Tracked all residential and commercial building projects over 19 years
- Prepared loan amortization schedules and related cash flow banking requirements
- Performed all Accounts Payable and Receivable and Cash Management duties for holding company's of 10 commercial and 5 residential tenants
Finance Manager
Haldimand Motors Ltd.
01.2003 - 11.2019
- Compiled and reconciled all transactions for firms’ sales and service department
- Prepared daily cash flow projections for inventory purchasing
- Maintained inventory control records and cash flow for one of Canada’s largest used car dealerships
- Responsible for maintaining General Ledger and prepared all financial statements, budgets, and analytical review reports for management
- Responsible for preparation and filing of all business reports, statistics, bank covenants, and commodity taxes
- Researched and set up payroll software and trained existing staff members in payroll programs ADP and Pay Works.
- Processed all aspects of payroll for 120 employees: from timekeeping, full payroll cycle processing, remittances, year end T-slips, ROEs
- Maintained company group benefits, group RRSP, EHT WSIB reporting and provided Human Resource functions to employees
- Liaised with corporation’s accountants, bankers, and lawyers on business matters, handle all audits requirements for commodity tax, corporate tax, inventory, and payroll.
Senior Accounting Technician
Durward Jones Barkwell & Company, LLP
09.2000 - 01.2003
- Traveled to a wide variety of clients to prepare year-end including working papers, account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements for compilation and review engagements
- Preparation of Corporate and Personal Tax Returns using Tax Prep
- Liaison with clients and assisted with bookkeeping and accounting software issues.
Accounting Technician
Collins Barrow, Chartered Accountants
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Compilation of client’s records for financial statements and tax reporting
- Calculating, reconciling, and reporting all commodity taxes, WSIB, source deductions and T4’s
- Setup organization’s client files on CaseWare working paper software
- Provided training to fellow employees' of Collins Barrow on CaseWare
- Liaison with clients to prepare personal income tax returns, deliver tax results and discuss business related matters
- Responsible for electronic filing of personal income tax returns
Office Manager
Wilkinson Office Equipment
10.1979 - 07.1989
- Managed office staff of five people
- During these 10 years of rapid growth, I was responsible for Accounts Receivable including collections of overdue accounts, preparation of payroll, benefit administration and hiring requirements
- Purchasing all retail office equipment and inventory control.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Business Management
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ONAccounting And Business Management
St. Clair College
Chatham, ONOnline Course - QuickBooks 2019
Gale University
Remote10.2023
Skills
- Full cycle accounting in accordance with GAAP
- Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills
- Fully versed in all aspects of payroll processing and administration
- Broad experience in multiple industries, demonstrating ability to adapt easily
Timeline
Financial Controller
Auto Canada Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2022
Financial Controller
HML Holdings Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2022
Finance Manager
Haldimand Motors Ltd.
01.2003 - 11.2019
Senior Accounting Technician
Durward Jones Barkwell & Company, LLP
09.2000 - 01.2003
Accounting Technician
Collins Barrow, Chartered Accountants
01.1991 - 01.2000
Office Manager
Wilkinson Office Equipment
10.1979 - 07.1989
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Business Management
Mohawk College
Accounting And Business Management
St. Clair College
Online Course - QuickBooks 2019
Gale University
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