Detail-oriented and deadline-driven Accounting and Payroll Specialist with 14 years of experience in payroll processing, financial reporting and compliance. Proficient in Cloud Accounting with expertise in multi-company payroll, tax regulations and reconciliations. Adept at working independently in remote environments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Seeking fully remote role to leverage my skills in payroll administration and financial management.
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Misty Reimer
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Redcliff Bakery Ltd
Accounting Bookkeeper (Hybrid)
12.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
- Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
- Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators for management review.
Proall International Manufacturing
Accounting Team Lead
01.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create financial models, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for senior management''s strategic decision making.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient workflows and automating repetitive tasks.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and customers by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving disputes amicably.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth communication between accounting and other departments.
Sawatzky's Auto Repair/Imperial Heavy Truck Repair
Controller/Assistant Manager - Human Resources
01.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 10 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, and federal regulations.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Coordinated logistics for events such as workshops or conferences that further supported overall project objectives.
- Hybrid and remote experience
West Fraser Lumber Mill
Accounts Payable Clerk
01.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
Education
Academy of Learning Career CollegeRed Deer, AB
Computerized Accounting Diploma from Accounting
02-2012
University Overview
Lethbridge Collegiate InstituteLethbridge
High School Diploma
06-2005
University Overview
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Fixed asset accounting
- Invoice processing
- Tax preparation
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Variance analysis
- Expense tracking
- GAAP compliance
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Payroll administration
- Vendor management
- Account reconciliation
- Data inputting
- Bookkeeping
- Cloud accounting
- MS office expert
- Advanced computer skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Full-cycle accounting
- Handling confidential materials
- Time management
- Departmental collaboration
Timeline
Accounting Bookkeeper (Hybrid)
Redcliff Bakery Ltd
12.2023 - 11.2024
Accounting Team Lead
Proall International Manufacturing
01.2021 - 03.2023
Controller/Assistant Manager - Human Resources
Sawatzky's Auto Repair/Imperial Heavy Truck Repair
01.2018 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable Clerk
West Fraser Lumber Mill
01.2016 - 06.2018
Academy of Learning Career College
Computerized Accounting Diploma from Accounting
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma
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