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Marcela Schimmels

Barrie

Summary

Successful accounting career with international and Canadian experience, combining general, operational, and financial expertise with management responsibilities. Skilled in overseeing accounting processes, AR/AP, cash flow, treasury, payroll, and remittances. Experienced in supervising teams, leading ERP implementations, and supporting the CFO with accurate reports and practical solutions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Legere Reeds Ltd.
09.2020 - Current
  • Review and supervise general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports, execute complex entries and adjustments when required.
  • Report monthly and quarterly results directly to the CFO, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ASPE and budget.
  • Supervise junior accountants by reviewing payroll, T4, ROE, AR, AP, and statutory compliance (HST, PST, WSIB, EHT).
  • Oversee inventory reconciliations, year-end close, and external audit processes.
  • Lead ERP optimization projects, reviewing system outputs and executing improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. e-commerce and cross-border tax obligations.
  • Manage cash flow for Canadian and U.S. entities and oversee e-commerce transactions (Amazon, Shopify).
  • Support CFO with banking relationships, treasury operations, and the annual budget process, including financial analysis and forecasting.

Bookkeeper

Michael Enterprise Audio & Visual Ltd.
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Reviewed payroll submissions, remittances, and HST filings; executed corrections where necessary.
  • Supervised and reconciled bank, credit card, and GL accounts to ensure reporting integrity.
  • Supported management by preparing accurate financial reports for review.
  • Monitored AR/AP processing and compliance with deadlines.

Accountant

São Judas Tadeu Accounting Office
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Reviewed tax compliance (ICMS, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ, CSLL, ISS, SPED); executed filings for complex cases.
  • Supervised internal audits and strengthened compliance controls.
  • Managed monthly closings, trained accounting staff, and ensured review accuracy.
  • Advised corporate clients on tax planning strategies.

Tax Manager / Accountant

Domingues e Pinho Contadores
01.2007 - 02.2016
  • Reviewed month/quarter-end packages and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with Brazilian GAAP.
  • Led tax compliance for multinational clients (Statoil, GE), executing key filings and complex reconciliations.
  • Designed, implemented, and monitored internal control processes.
  • Supervised and developed accounting teams, reviewing deliverables and mentoring staff.

Education

Advanced Accounting Certificate -

University of Toronto

Business Accounting Diploma - undefined

Georgian College

Postgraduate Diploma - Tax Planning

Mackenzie University

Bachelor of Accounting - undefined

City University Center

Skills

  • Financial reporting & ASPE compliance
  • Month-end and year-end close
  • Payroll, AR/AP & statutory filings
  • Cross-border & multi-currency transactions
  • ERP optimization & process improvement
  • Budgeting, cash flow & treasury support

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Legere Reeds Ltd.
09.2020 - Current

Bookkeeper

Michael Enterprise Audio & Visual Ltd.
09.2018 - 09.2020

Accountant

São Judas Tadeu Accounting Office
03.2016 - 08.2017

Tax Manager / Accountant

Domingues e Pinho Contadores
01.2007 - 02.2016

Business Accounting Diploma - undefined

Georgian College

Postgraduate Diploma - Tax Planning

Mackenzie University

Bachelor of Accounting - undefined

City University Center

Advanced Accounting Certificate -

University of Toronto

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