Milaine Grenier
Accountant
Saint-Elzear-de-Bonaventure,QC
Summary
Organized Accountant with 8 years' involvement in managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and customer service.
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and all other general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Fastidious in tracking all expenses and reconciling accounts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Comptabilité Milaine
09.2020 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Managed client tax preparation processes, providing accurate and timely submissions.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and support client decision-making.
- Completed monthly account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 20 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
Tax Expert
Intuit
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared and filed individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Conducted thorough tax research to resolve complex client inquiries and optimize tax-saving strategies.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial documents to ensure accuracy in reporting and minimize audit risks.
- Trained and mentored junior tax professionals on best practices in tax preparation and client management.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in tax return processing and client services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve overall service delivery.
Accountant
H&R Block
02.2015 - 09.2020
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
Tax Specialist
H&R Block
10.2013 - 09.2020
- Interviewed clients to collect information and gather necessary paperwork prior to preparing tax returns.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
Medical Office Assistant
Ergonord inc
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Introduced organization systems to keep filed customer documents confidential and increase operational efficiency.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Scheduled appointments for doctor visits and procedures using desktop calendar software.
Sales Assistant
Genacol
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Invoiced accurately, coordinated shipping documentation and completed daily logs to satisfy recordkeeping requirements and keep management informed of field activities.
Receptionist
Albi Nissan
06.2002 - 03.2008
- Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
- Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Collected, sorted, distributed and sent mail and packages.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Supported various administrative duties by proofreading, transcribing and invoicing.
Credit Assistant
Materiaux Laurentiens
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Worked with clients to define and implement terms for approved credit requests.
- Managed account data and verified information with clients, past creditors and other involved parties.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
D.E.C. - Business Administration
Cégep De Rimouski
Rimouski, QC05.2000
Skills
- Bilingual in French and English
- Professional demeanor
- Customer/Client relations
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative support
- Database administration
- Telephone skills
- Advanced Bookkeeping Skills
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- General Ledger Accounting Expertise
- Tax Law Understanding
- Self-motivated professional
- MS Office Suite
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Tax Expert
Intuit
11.2022 - Current
Accountant
Comptabilité Milaine
09.2020 - Current
Accountant
H&R Block
02.2015 - 09.2020
Tax Specialist
H&R Block
10.2013 - 09.2020
Medical Office Assistant
Ergonord inc
01.2011 - 10.2011
Sales Assistant
Genacol
02.2008 - 02.2010
Receptionist
Albi Nissan
06.2002 - 03.2008
Credit Assistant
Materiaux Laurentiens
06.2000 - 06.2002
D.E.C. - Business Administration
Cégep De Rimouski