Mackenzie Spence
Guelph,ON
Summary
Highly skilled CPA with significant experience in financial reporting, assurance engagements, and tax compliance. Ability to show leadership and be a team player. A strategic thinker with a commitment to providing value-add and driving growth in an organization and with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
RLB LLP
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Oversaw the successful completion of audit and review engagements.
- Provided support and training to junior staff.
- Prepared year end financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
- Prepared detailed schedules, working papers, and accounting memorandums.
Ambassador - University of Guelph
RLB LLP
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Co-ordinate sponsorships for various events and accounting competitions.
- Created workshop content to teach students various soft and technical skills.
- Preliminary or final judged various accounting case competitions.
- Participated in interviewing incoming students and interview selection.
Staff Accountant
RLB LLP
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with the preparation of audit and review engagements.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in the general ledger.
- Maintained documentation and various working papers.
- Prepared year end corporate and personal tax returns for clients in various industries.
Staff Accountant (Co-op)
RLB LLP
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted with the preparation of audit and review engagements.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in the general ledger.
- Maintained documentation and various working papers.
- Prepared year end corporate and personal tax returns for clients in various industries.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2021
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks, SAGE)
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of GAAP and ASPE accounting standards
- Process improvement and optimization
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cost-saving identification
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Time management
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
Certification
- Chartered Professional Accountant (Ontario)
- CPA Mentor (Ontario)
Timeline
Ambassador - University of Guelph
RLB LLP
05.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Accountant
RLB LLP
10.2022 - 10.2024
Staff Accountant
RLB LLP
09.2021 - 10.2022
Staff Accountant (Co-op)
RLB LLP
09.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Guelph
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