Kylie Kiang
Vancouver
Summary
Detail-oriented CPA with eight years of experience focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Polygon Homes
04.2023 - Current
- Reviewed budgets, monitor project costs and communicated discrepancies to senior management on a monthly basis for over 25 projects.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger for Land Development, Construction and Development projects.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders for over 90 projects.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of automating bank reconciliations for the project accounting team who completes over 300 bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Corporate Accountant
Pure Industrial
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Independently managing deadlines in preparing full cycle corporate accounting for a large scale of entities while supporting cash management of over 400 bank accounts and other treasury ad hoc tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations by continuously being receptive to taking on additional responsibilities in order to support the team. This includes taking initiative to take on reconciling new accounts and creation of new working papers.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule (5 days) with 100% accuracy.
Intermediate Accountant
Rennie Marketing Systems
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking ways to enhance departmental performance and streamline processes such as revamping the process for credit card reconciliations. This improved workflows when the office was primarily working remote.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail in preparing monthly account reconciliations, resulting in improved financial statement accuracy during quarter-end and year-end.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with different departments in order to identify common goals and improve the financial data collected.
Junior Accountant
Ledcor Technical Services
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members and other departments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations such as when there are discrepancies in expected numbers during month-end or delayed reconciliations due to adjustments and/or reclassifications.
- Contributed to the success of a profit and loss statement innovation project by assisting in troubleshooting and building a relationship with the intelligence team to ensure a seamless transition for the accounting team.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ledcor Technical Services
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
District Accounting Administrator
Bird Construction
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Ensured timely payment of invoices, maintaining positive vendor relationships and improving cash flow management.
- Reported on status of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Efficiently processing supplier and subcontractor invoices for valid coding and approval to meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Cooperative Education -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABProfessional Designation -
Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, JD Edwards, Yardi, Acumatica and SharePoint
- Financial reporting in ASPE and IFRS, corporate accounting and project accounting
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Communication
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Polygon Homes
04.2023 - Current
Corporate Accountant
Pure Industrial
10.2022 - 03.2023
Intermediate Accountant
Rennie Marketing Systems
11.2019 - 10.2022
Junior Accountant
Ledcor Technical Services
05.2018 - 10.2019
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ledcor Technical Services
05.2017 - 05.2018
District Accounting Administrator
Bird Construction
04.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Cooperative Education -
University of Alberta
Professional Designation -
Chartered Professional Accountants
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