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Michelle Reader

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

I am a dependable administrative professional with an accounting focus. I have a keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. I have a self-motivated work ethic and perform effectively in independent or team environments with excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Official Agent for Liberal Candidate

Point Douglas By-election
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Completed all reporting with a high degree of accuracy while working independently and complying with the Election Financing Act of Manitoba.
  • Ensured records were kept of all income, expenses, transfers, assets, and liabilities of the campaign
  • Helped develop and maintain a campaign budget
  • Opened and maintained a campaign account in a financial institution
  • Paid campaign expenses and authorized all advertisements and promotional material
  • Issued tax receipts to individuals for monetary contributions
  • Prepared financial statements for the campaign, arranged for the statements to be audited, and filed them with Elections Manitoba

Accounting Clerk

Seven Oaks School Division
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Supported the Secretary Treasurer's Department with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
  • Completed monthly Visa and bank reconciliations
  • Assisted with school fund accounting by supporting school secretaries
  • Processed school based expenditures such as teacher and support staff expense forms and honourariums
  • Worked with CIMS accounting program, Excel, and Outlook.

Financial Accountant

Tolko Industries Ltd. Kraft Paper Division
11.2013 - 07.2015
  • Provided support to the Accounting Team Leader by preparing adjusting entries, accruals, and month-end journal entries
  • Prepared account reconciliations and reports for capital expenditures and inventories
  • Reviewed employee expense claims and cheque requests
  • Prepared the monthly PST remittance and submitted the necessary information on the province's tax website
  • Prepared audit and tax binders for year-end.

Office Relief Clerk

Tolko Industries Ltd. Kraft Paper Division
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Provided coverage for Account Receivable, Purchasing, Shipping, and Operational services
  • Processed payment entries and ensured invoices matched the purchase order in Accounts Receivable
  • Entered and processed requisitions and purchase orders in Purchasing
  • Tracked railcars and ensured accuracy in Shipping
  • Entered timesheets and maintained personnel notifications in Operational Services.

Office Clerk

Michael’s Corner Store
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Reconciled cash received with sales information
  • Balanced tills, floats, safes, and lottery tickets
  • Made daily bank deposits
  • Ordered cash for the store and filled ATMs
  • Processed day-end reports and monitored for theft.

Education

Business Administration Diploma - Accounting

University College of The North
The Pas, MB
06.2013

High School Diploma -

Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute
The Pas, MB
06.2006

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Accounting skills
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Clear Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Computer Skills

Microsoft office programs: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher

Accounting Programs: Avantis, Empower, Simply Accounting 2010, ACCPAC, JD Edwards, CIMS

References

  • John Cacayuran (204) 430-2669
  • Tanya Early, Assistant Controller at Canadian Kraft Papers, (204) 623-7411
  • Suzanne Ciulla, Executive Assistant at Seven Oaks School Division, (204)586-8061

Additional Information

I enjoy volunteering and fundraising for my children's schools and various extracurricular activities.

I have served on the board of École Belmont's Parent Council Committee as well as the board of West St. Paul Nursery School.


Timeline

Official Agent for Liberal Candidate

Point Douglas By-election
05.2019 - 12.2019

Accounting Clerk

Seven Oaks School Division
12.2015 - 06.2016

Financial Accountant

Tolko Industries Ltd. Kraft Paper Division
11.2013 - 07.2015

Office Relief Clerk

Tolko Industries Ltd. Kraft Paper Division
05.2013 - 11.2013

Office Clerk

Michael’s Corner Store
10.2010 - 09.2012

Business Administration Diploma - Accounting

University College of The North

High School Diploma -

Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute

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