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Kristin LeClair

Oyster Bed Bridge,PE

Summary

Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other various accounting functions. Meticulous data entry and proven success in ensuring the accuracy of financial reports in compliance with GAAP. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and building positive relationships with clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

C & S Fisheries
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepare monthly and year-end statements
  • Time management
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk management assessment
  • Budget planning and analysis
  • GAAP
  • Payroll
  • Tax accounting
  • Proficient with Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office
  • Critical thinking
  • Correspondence writing
  • Ledger and Journal Entries
  • Managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining great attention to detail
  • Performed general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries
  • Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes, and other operational payments
  • Reviewed general ledger entries for completeness and accuracy
  • Maintained accurate records of business transactions using manual or computerized systems
  • (ie: Quickbooks, Sage)
  • Tracked income and expenses for the company
  • Bank deposits and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of data in various accounting systems
  • Prepared bi-weekly payroll for employees paid both hourly and by salary using current source deductions
  • Provided support in preparing budgets and forecasts
  • Identified areas where cost savings can be achieved
  • Maintained inventory records
  • Calculated costs of materials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations, and price lists
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial statements and reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, trial balances, and cash flow statements
  • Assisted with year-end closing activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
  • Researched new accounting regulations or techniques to maintain current knowledge of industry standards
  • Submitted tax forms and returns, WC forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents
  • Helped prepare company tax returns.

Sales Manager/Buyer

Wright Shoe Co.
02.2016 - 02.2021
  • Managed customer accounts, and formed and maintained relationships providing personalized service and support
  • Implemented customer loyalty programs to increase customer retention
  • Provided coaching and feedback to staff on an ongoing basis in order to improve job performance
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth
  • Built partnerships with third-party vendors to expand sales opportunities
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share and profitability
  • Traveled for in-person meetings with customers and partners, developing key relationships
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and discounts for clients
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry developments through research activities and networking events
  • Established and adjusted selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand
  • Created reports on performance metrics including revenue, profit margins, and conversion rates
  • Assisted in developing annual forecasts by analyzing current market conditions and trends.

Education

Accounting Technician Diploma -

Holland College
Charlottetown
05.2024

Bilingual High School Diploma -

Bluefield High School
06.2008

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Time management
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk management assessment
  • Budget planning and analysis
  • GAAP
  • Payroll
  • Tax accounting
  • Proficient with Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office
  • Critical thinking
  • Correspondence writing
  • Ledger and Journal Entries
  • Caseware
  • Sage 50
  • Quickbooks

Volunteer Experience

  • Hot Lunch Coordinator, Gulf Shore Consolidated School, North Rustico, PE, 09/01/23, Present
  • Volunteer Tax Preparer, Murphy Centre, Charlottetown, PE, 03/01/22, Present
  • Manager/Trainer, Rustico Riptide Ringette Association, North Rustico, PE, 09/01/19, Present

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Volunteer

Manager/Trainer, Rustico Riptide Ringette Association 

North Rustico, PE | September 2019 - Current 


Volunteer Tax Preparer, Murphy Centre 

Charlottetown, PE | March 2022 - Current 


Hot Lunch Coordinator, Gulf Shore Consolidated School 

North Rustico, PE | September 2023 - Current 


Manager/Coach, Riptide Softball Association 

Grand Tracadie, PE | May 2024 - Current 


Timeline

Bookkeeper

C & S Fisheries
03.2021 - Current

Sales Manager/Buyer

Wright Shoe Co.
02.2016 - 02.2021

Accounting Technician Diploma -

Holland College

Bilingual High School Diploma -

Bluefield High School

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