Michaela Fitzgerald
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with proven success at Resolute Forest Products, adept in data analysis and financial reporting using Microsoft Suite and SAP. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to lead teams. Excelled in managing accounts payable and streamlining payroll processes for over 300 employees, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Intern
Resolute Forest Products
Thunder Bay, Ontario
10.2023 - Current
- Developed Excel spreadsheets to track expenses, revenue, cash flows and other KPIs.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports and documents.
- Track large payments.
- Prepare accounting documents to be presented to senior management.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable activities including invoice processing, payments reconciliation.
- Assist in the preparation of audit documents, such as reconciliations and journal entries.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
- Prepare and follow up with customer invoices.
Payroll Clerk
Resolute Forest Products
Thunder Bay, Ontario
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed and maintained confidential employee payroll records.
- Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding activities such as running background checks and entering employee data into payroll system databases.
- Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator.
- Resolved discrepancies in employee payments and benefits calculations.
- Processed payroll for over 300 employees.
Accounting Student
Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (previously Resolute Forest Products)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Gained expertise in SAP for business operations and customer relations, specializing in Accounts Payable.
- Processed 250+ invoices weekly, and reviewed KPIs to benchmark performance against industry standards.
- Assisted in tax form preparation.
- Tracked payments.
- Organized financial filing systems.
Salad Bar Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
Thunder Bay, Ontario
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Monitored quality control standards for presentation and taste of food items served at the salad bar.
- Cut various fruits, vegetables, and lettuce
- Assembled a variety of fruit and vegetable trays.
- Assembled a variety of salads.
- Cleaned and maintained a proper work station.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Ensured that the salad bar was adequately stocked throughout the day.
Cashier
Westfort Foods
Thunder Bay, Ontario
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON12-2025
High School Diploma -
St. Ignatius High School
Thunder Bay06-2021
Skills
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Google Suites (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc)
- Data Analysis (SAP)
- Data Entry (LSS)
- Payroll Data (Empath, TruTrack)
- Month-end reporting
- Accounting and finance policies
- Accounts payable
Soft skills
- Strong communication, team leadership, and collaboration skills
- Approachable, responsible, and adaptable
- Ability to learn quickly
- Passionate about creating positive experiences and contributing to organizational success
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Intern
Resolute Forest Products
10.2023 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Resolute Forest Products
05.2023 - 10.2023
Accounting Student
Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (previously Resolute Forest Products)
11.2022 - 10.2023
Salad Bar Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
06.2021 - 07.2023
Cashier
Westfort Foods
06.2020 - 06.2021
Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Lakehead University
High School Diploma -
St. Ignatius High School
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