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MELISSA GOODALL

Chatham,Canada
MELISSA GOODALL

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Summary

Detail-oriented bookkeeping and financial administration professional skilled in enhancing financial accuracy and compliance. Expertise encompasses payroll processing, account reconciliations, and internal controls development. Strong in managing client relationships and delivering tailored financial services. Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with 14 years of experience working with revenue accounts. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and paying vendors on time. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

Goodall Bookkeeping
Chatham, Canada

Self-employed Bookkeeper and Tax Specialist
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Pursuing Certified Professional Bookkeeper (C.P.B.) designation through ongoing professional development.
  • Provided tailored bookkeeping and tax services to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations, enhancing financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconciled bank statements and financial records monthly to maintain accurate financial reporting.
  • Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Developed internal control procedures that improved accuracy of record keeping and reduced risk of financial discrepancies.
  • Recorded deposits, credit card charges, and sales entries to maintain effective cash management and support timely financial reporting.

Taurus Stampings Inc.
London, Canada

Administrator / Auditor / On-Site Health & Safety Manager
10.2014 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Developed and deployed Health & Safety program, aligning company practices with industry standards and enhancing compliance.
  • Conducted ISO 9001 QMS and Workwell H&S audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed day-to-day office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring policy compliance.
  • Supervised team of over 10 employees, ensuring timely task completion and supporting overall productivity.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented findings, and escalated critical issues to executive management for informed decision-making.
  • Drafted and managed correspondence, including emails, memos, and reports, for senior management.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, from posting job ads to organizing interviews and onboarding new hires.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff on administrative protocols.

Daniel E. Loney, CPA
Chatham, Canada

Staff Accountant

Job overview

  • Prepared financial statements and reports for client reviews, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate entries to maintain financial integrity.
  • Reconciled bank statements with general ledger accounts to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Calculated payroll and processed cheque disbursements with precision.
  • Oversaw federal and provincial remittances, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Trained and supported junior staff on accounting procedures, improving overall team competence.

Active Lifestyle Centre
Chatham, Canada

Operations Manager

Job overview

  • Managed bookkeeping functions, including processing weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated timely preparation and submission of government remittances to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Reconciled all accounts to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Generated comprehensive reports detailing financial, statistical, and budget data.
  • Partnered with management to develop promotional events that increased community participation.
  • Supervised staff members to maintain operational continuity.

Education

Fleming College
Peterborough

Advanced Diploma from Administration Accounting
01-2014

University Overview

GPA: Graduated with Distinction, achieved Honour Roll status, and graduated summa cum laude.

University of Guelph
Ridgetown

Advanced Diploma from Business Administration / Horticulture
01-1998

University Overview

GPA: Achieved Honour Roll, graduated summa cum laude, and earned a place on the Dean's List.

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON

Bachelor of Arts from Archaeology

Skills

  • Accounting software
  • Financial record-keeping
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Invoice processing
  • Financial reporting
  • Accuracy and precision
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Client relationship management
  • Conflict management
  • Effective communication
  • Ethical standards
  • Rates documentation

Software

Quickbooks Online

Quickbooks Desktop

Sage 50 Desktop

Sage Business Cloud

Countable

MS Office

Google Docs

JobBoss2

Wave

Slack

MS Teams

Zoom

Linux Mint

Easy Office (Linux)

Profile Tax Prep

Affiliations

  • Received the Ontario Parks Award for works in conservation.
  • Desire to experience all of Canada. Ready to take on new adventures.
  • Quick to learn conversational languages while immersed.
  • Very resourceful in the outdoors. Always ready to learn and try new things.

Accomplishments

  • Served as the sole Bookkeeper for a $1.2 million Not-for-Profit company.
  • Successfully completed GST audit for the third and fourth quarters.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved CRA Issues which led to large refunds and interest relief.
  • Achieved a satisfied client by introducing Wave for small bookkeeping tasks.
  • Achieved significant refunds from CRA by completing Year End and Tax Preparation with accuracy and efficiency.
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Languages

English
Native language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Interests

Books of Fantasy and Science Fiction

Training in Gojo Ryu Karate

Magic the Gathering

Godzilla collector

Playing and collecting boardgames. Especially heavy strategy.

Dungeons & Dragons

Tinkering with and restoring antique boat motors.

Restoring a 1971 VW Karmann Ghia with my own hands.

Timeline

Self-employed Bookkeeper and Tax Specialist

Goodall Bookkeeping
01.2022 - Current

Administrator / Auditor / On-Site Health & Safety Manager

Taurus Stampings Inc.
10.2014 - 03.2022

Operations Manager

Active Lifestyle Centre

Staff Accountant

Daniel E. Loney, CPA

Fleming College

Advanced Diploma from Administration Accounting

University of Guelph

Advanced Diploma from Business Administration / Horticulture

Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Arts from Archaeology
MELISSA GOODALL