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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Knitting, reading, cooking
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JUDITH MITCHELL-DENZIN

167 Lemarchant Dr, Canaan,NS

Summary

Have worked in Accounting fields and /or nonProfits/ Municipal Government for most of my life. Retired on September 30, 2022, Would like a part time job doing Accounts payable.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

St. Margaret's Centre Arena Association
03.2006 - 09.2022
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into [software] financial management system.
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Quantex/ Barrington Industrial/ Irving Group
01.2004 - 03.2006
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Registered transactions and data on accounting database to track history and safeguard information.

Village Clerk

Village Of Port Williams
06.2001 - 06.2002
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
  • Managed calendars and scheduled appointments to maintain smooth flow of operations.
  • Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
  • Provided meeting support by taking minutes and dictations.
  • Booked and prepared meeting rooms, making arrangements for availability of refreshments.

Interim HR Personnel (covered Maternity Leave)

Municipality Of East Hants
08.2001 - 01.2002
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.

Staff Accountant

Town Of Berwick
02.1995 - 01.2000
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into [software] financial management system.
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
  • Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Town Clerk

Town Of Berwick
02.1992 - 02.1995
  • Planned and supervised elections and prepared polls, ballot boxes and voting machines.
  • Maintained public information service and responded to requests for information.
  • Attended all meetings of town board.
  • Reviewed and approved vehicle registrations along with titles, plates and decal applications.
  • Assisted in budget prep, expenditure review and budget administration.
  • Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
  • Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
  • Performed routine data entry or document management.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
  • Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
  • Updated operational records or licensing information using computer terminals.
  • Assisted newly hired clerks in learning about application reviews and verification procedures, performance strategies and customer service techniques.

Staff Accountant

Maritime Oil Services Limited
09.1986 - 02.1992
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.

Payroll Clerk, Standard CostAccounting on Jam Line

Scotian Gold Co-operative
09.1983 - 06.1985
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.

Education

Associate of Arts - Certificate of Local Government

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
12.1994

Associate of Arts - Comparative Religion, Canadian History

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
06.1993

Associate of Arts - History, Philosophy, Women Studies

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
1992

Accounting And Finance

Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS
11.1977

Skills

  • Reports and Documentation
  • Finance
  • Sage 50 Accounting Software
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable

Knitting, reading, cooking

Like to knit in the round.. so Socks and Hats mostly. sometimes Mittens.

Have always had a library card, and like to read. Mostly biographies, history, and non-fiction.

Like to putter in the kitchen. Soups and stews and jams and biscuits.

Timeline

Staff Accountant

St. Margaret's Centre Arena Association
03.2006 - 09.2022

Accounts Payable Clerk

Quantex/ Barrington Industrial/ Irving Group
01.2004 - 03.2006

Interim HR Personnel (covered Maternity Leave)

Municipality Of East Hants
08.2001 - 01.2002

Village Clerk

Village Of Port Williams
06.2001 - 06.2002

Staff Accountant

Town Of Berwick
02.1995 - 01.2000

Town Clerk

Town Of Berwick
02.1992 - 02.1995

Staff Accountant

Maritime Oil Services Limited
09.1986 - 02.1992

Payroll Clerk, Standard CostAccounting on Jam Line

Scotian Gold Co-operative
09.1983 - 06.1985

Associate of Arts - Certificate of Local Government

Dalhousie University

Associate of Arts - Comparative Religion, Canadian History

Acadia University

Associate of Arts - History, Philosophy, Women Studies

Dalhousie University

Accounting And Finance

Nova Scotia Community College

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