Maura Benoit
Middle Sackville,NS
Summary
Self-driven and detail-oriented financial professional with extensive knowledge of financial statement preparation, accounts receivable and payable, variance analysis and account reconciliation. Highly organized and even-keeled individual seeking to share 10+ years of knowledge and skills to achieve goals in a challenging environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Eastward Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements, in accordance with GAAP producing clear documentation that supports reporting and audit needs.
- Oversee accounts receivable and payable processes, including reviewing general journal entries, and processing regular payments to vendors.
- Prepare month-end entries and coordinate the preparation of supporting documentations for financial statements.
- Ensure monthly lead sheets are prepared with support and agree to the financial statements.
- Assist in the coordination and data collection for internal and external auditors.
- Prepare regulatory reports and provide other regulatory support.
- Use of SAP and Oracle JD Edwards Software.
Senior Accountant
Regional Residential Services Society
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Generate monthly invoices for DSP participants
- Maintain resident funds held in trust
- Process payments and complete bank deposit
- Prepare resident comfort cheques
- Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts
- Assist Financial Controller with month-end and year-end close processes and preparation of financial statements
- Prepare documentation for external auditors
- Review aged accounts receivable report
- Support and assist Supervisors with requests
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes
- Onboarding and training of new accounting department members while emphasizing importance of accuracy and time management
Accounting Associate
TC Transcontinental Printing
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Review job dockets to confirm pre-invoicing corresponds with customer price grid
- Work with customer service representatives to ensure accurate billing
- Process invoices using Globe-Tek and access database
- Cost sheet analysis
- Monthly spreadsheet analysis
- Month-end processes including accruals and journal entries
Accounting & Sales Assistant
TC Transcontinental Printing
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Process accounts payable invoices
- Review job dockets for completeness
- Gather printing/paper samples for customers
- Submit request for quotes to estimating department
- Communicate monthly reporting to sales team
- Greet visitors, maintain telecommunications system, mail sorting and distributing
Education
BBA - Accounting
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS05.2011
Skills
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Accounts Receivable and Payable
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Month-End Documentation
- Accruals and Provisions
- Microsoft Excel
- Audit Coordination
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Eastward Energy
06.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Regional Residential Services Society
08.2016 - 06.2023
Accounting Associate
TC Transcontinental Printing
09.2013 - 08.2016
Accounting & Sales Assistant
TC Transcontinental Printing
01.2013 - 09.2013
BBA - Accounting
Mount Saint Vincent University
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