Misty Reimer
Accounting Enthusiast
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Experienced and results-driven individual with 13 years experience with a proven track record in financial management and strategic decision-making. Highly skilled in overseeing the financial operations of organizations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving process improvements.
Strong leadership abilities, effectively managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in implementing internal controls, ensuring compliance, and managing audits.
A detail-oriented and ethical professional committed to driving financial excellence and supporting organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Kaizen Automotive Group
03.2023 - Current
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and support. Monitor team performance, set goals, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements for multiple dealership locations within the group, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Provide accurate and timely financial information to senior management and stakeholders.
- Internal Controls and Compliance: Establish and enforce internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Conduct periodic internal audits to assess controls and mitigate financial risks.
- External Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and manage external audits for the organization, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and timely completion of audit requirements. Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey financial information to stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, operations, and senior management.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ethical Conduct: Maintain a high level of ethical standards and integrity in handling financial data, transactions, and decision-making. Adhere to professional codes of conduct and confidentiality requirements.
Senior Accounting Specialist
Proall International Manufacturing Inc
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Team Supervision: Provide leadership and guidance to the accounts payable team, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring workloads. Ensure that team members are trained and motivated to meet performance goals and deadlines.
- Invoice Processing: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of invoices, including verification of invoice details, matching with purchase orders and receiving documentation, and entering invoices into the accounting system.
- Payment Processing: Manage the payment process, ensuring adherence to payment terms and timely payments to vendors. Review payment runs, initiate electronic payments, and ensure proper documentation and approvals are obtained.
- Expense Management: Monitor and control expenses by reviewing and reconciling employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation.
- Accounts Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of accounts payable ledger accounts, including vendor statements, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Invoicing and Billing: Oversee the accurate and timely issuance of invoices to customers, ensuring adherence to billing schedules, terms, and contractual agreements. Review invoices for accuracy and resolve any billing discrepancies.
- Accounts Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies. Perform regular analysis and aging of accounts receivable to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in accounts receivable processes, customer relationship management, and collection techniques. Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth.
Controller
Sawaytzky's Auto Repair & Imperial Heavy Truck Repair
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.
- Internal Controls: Establish and enforce internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, and optimizing working capital. Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections.
- Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns. Stay updated on changes in tax laws and implement strategies to optimize tax positions.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Ability to identify errors, anomalies, and discrepancies.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, accounting regulations, and best practices. Willingness to expand knowledge and skills through professional development.
Accounts Payable Associate
Sundre Forest Products
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Contract of 10 Months - extended into 2 years
- Highly organized and able to multitask in fast-paced environments, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
- Collaborated with procurement and operations teams to address invoice and payment-related issues effectively.
- Conducted regular vendor reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounts and resolved any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Vendor and Customer Relationship Management
- Reviewed invoices and expense reports to monitor expenditures.
- Reconciled accounts by identifying errors or omissions, applying accounting standards.
- Compiled, coded and processed payment(s) weekly.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Business Analyst Intern
Mountain View County
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues
Education
Diploma - Certified Computer Accountant
Academy of Learning College
Red Deer,AB02.2012
Skills
- Financial Document Review
- Management Accounting
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Microsoft Office
- Team Building
- Data Management
- Supervision & Leadership
- Bookkeeping
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Accounting
- AP/AR Invoicing
- Team Oversight
- Payroll Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Staff Management
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Kaizen Automotive Group
03.2023 - Current
Senior Accounting Specialist
Proall International Manufacturing Inc
07.2021 - 03.2023
Controller
Sawaytzky's Auto Repair & Imperial Heavy Truck Repair
03.2018 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable Associate
Sundre Forest Products
01.2016 - 01.2018
Business Analyst Intern
Mountain View County
01.2014 - 01.2015
Diploma - Certified Computer Accountant
Academy of Learning College
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