JOCELYN WALTER
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Alliance Building Maintenance
2016.04 - Current
- Full Cycle Accounting.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Accounts receivable & payable management
- Process Payroll (300 employees).
- Prepare and issue monthly Invoices for 250+ contracts.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed month end results with management and owners.
- Allocated revenue and costs to specific contracts for month end profit analysis
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Completed year-end closing processes
- Supervised administrative team and provided mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Assistant Controller
ITW Insulation Systems
2010.02 - 2016.04
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and successful completion of audits.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Assisted in preparation of accurate financial statements, supporting company growth and decision making.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions with focus on timely payment processing.
- Provided oversight to key inventory management activities including valuation analysis, obsolescence tracking, and physical count verifications.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed year-end close processes.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
Accountant
PTI Group Inc (Civeo)
2006.08 - 2010.02
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation
- Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
Education
ACCOUNTING AND STRATEGIC MEASUREMENT DEGREE
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton08.2006
Skills
- Full Cycle Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Review
- Accurate Payroll Processing & Data Entry
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Self Efficient in fast paced environments with strong attention to detail
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional maner
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Alliance Building Maintenance
2016.04 - Current
Assistant Controller
ITW Insulation Systems
2010.02 - 2016.04
Accountant
PTI Group Inc (Civeo)
2006.08 - 2010.02
ACCOUNTING AND STRATEGIC MEASUREMENT DEGREE
Grant MacEwan University
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