Analytical and organized accounting professional, overseeing transactional accounting processes with a well-trained eye. Adept with AP, AR and multiple account reconciliation. Strong work ethic in addition to dynamic team collaboration skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Lionsgate Canada
10.2022 - Current
Manage AP team and functions, effectively prioritizing tasks and duties to ensure timely completion of month end processes
Reduced processing errors with thorough review and verification of invoices, purchase orders, and vendor information.
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws affecting accounts payable activities.
Trained new team members on accounts payable procedures, ensuring smooth transition into their roles and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
Contributed to the successful implementation of a new ERP system (SAP), leading user testing efforts and providing valuable feedback throughout the process.
Engaged with vendors and business partners on complex activities and deliverables to maintain relationships.
Ensured compliance with internal and external audit requirements through meticulous record keeping.
Accounting Supervisor
POWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES, POWELL CONTRACTING LTD
12.2020 - 10.2022
Oversee the AP, cash disbursement, payment processing, AR, cash receipts, and collections functions for 15+ companies ensuring that all transactions are recorded timely and accurately
Oversee and assist with monthly reconciliations of credit cards, contra accounts, intercompany and vendor statements
Efficiently maintained accounts payable transaction processing and led team on training initiatives to ensure continuity.
Worked cross-functionally with various teams and departments to improve operations.
Submit and review monthly cost and revenue accruals
Monthly general ledger reconciliation to verify coding of costs and revenue
Prepared journal entries and reconciled accounts to complete month-end closing processes.
Review year-end audit samples prior to submission to ensure compliance with audit standards
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings for multiple companies (HST/GST, PST/RST)
Contracts Accounting Specialist
POWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES, POWELL CONTRACTING LTD
07.2020 - 12.2020
Accounting Administrator
POWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES, POWELL CONTRACTING LTD
10.2019 - 07.2020
Education
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - Business Administration – Accounting
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
04.2019
DIPLOMA - Business
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
01.2017
Skills
Attention to detail
Account reconciliation
Time management
Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Leadership
Adaptable
Problem-solving aptitude
Relationship building
ERP System Proficient (Jonas, E2 Mfg, SAP, Microsoft D365, Great Plains, QuickBooks, PFW, and Sage software)
Interests
Captain of Ringette team – Richmond Hill Ringette Association 2011-Present
Coach of competitive Ringette team - Richmond Hill Ringette Association 2019-Present
Timeline
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Lionsgate Canada
10.2022 - Current
Accounting Supervisor
POWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES, POWELL CONTRACTING LTD
12.2020 - 10.2022
Contracts Accounting Specialist
POWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES, POWELL CONTRACTING LTD
07.2020 - 12.2020
Accounting Administrator
POWELL GROUP OF COMPANIES, POWELL CONTRACTING LTD
10.2019 - 07.2020
DIPLOMA - Business
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - Business Administration – Accounting
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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