Nida Zappacosta
Nestleton,ON
Summary
Hardworking and reliable highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Northern Pathways Immigration Consulting & Edupathways Canada
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - Current
- Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
- Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Used Excel to analyze and integrate data for high volume database.
- Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
- Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
- Implemented new accounting systems or software programs as needed.
- Participated in special projects related to process improvement initiatives.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of records.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting principles, practices, procedures.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through research activities.
- Ensured that all taxes due were paid accurately and promptly according to government regulations.
- Assisted with the preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes while ensuring accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger system.
- Prepared quarterly reports on the company's financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Developed and maintained detailed financial models for long-term strategic planning purposes.
- Conducted financial analysis to identify potential areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
- Performed account analysis as required by management.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
Accounts Payable Administrator
Burman & Fellows Group Inc.
Markham, ON
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Reviewed and processed invoices for accuracy, completeness and conformance to company policy.
- Verified supplier accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Researched invoice discrepancies and resolved billing issues with suppliers and vendors.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable activities in the accounting system.
- Prepared vendor payments via check, wire transfer or ACH payment methods.
- Reconciled vendor statements, researched and corrected discrepancies as necessary.
- Monitored accounts to ensure timely payments are made in accordance with terms of agreement.
- Processed employee expense reports for reimbursement in compliance with corporate policies.
- Assisted external auditors during annual financial audits by providing requested information on accounts payable activity.
- Ensured compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations and internal controls.
- Posted journal entries for approved invoices into the general ledger system.
- Answered inquiries from internal staff regarding payment status of invoices or outstanding balances.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management or senior accounting staff.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to facilitate efficient resolution of any disputes or discrepancies.
- Supported month-end closing process by ensuring all AP activities are completed accurately within deadlines.
- Reconciled accounts payable documents, including invoices to facilitate payments.
- Monitored past due invoices and payments to minimize past due balances.
- Communicated with vendors and other departments to reconcile company purchases.
- Produced financial reports to inform management of financial operations.
- Executed payroll processing on bi-weekly basis, in addition to managing other payments.
- Efficiently maintained accounts payable transaction processing and led team on training initiatives to ensure continuity.
- Worked cross-functionally with various teams and departments to improve operations.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
Payroll Administrator
Burman & Fellows Group Inc.
Markham, ON
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
- Updated employee profiles with changes in job titles or salaries as required.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Provided support to Human Resources regarding new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment documents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning. for the Payroll Department.
- Responded to questions from employees about their paychecks or deductions via email or phone calls in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws related to payroll administration.
- Tracked vacation accruals and sick leave balances for all employees.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Produced and filed payroll reports every 2 weeks.
- Calculated and applied wage garnishments.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
Administrative Clerk
Burman & Fellows Group Inc.
Markham, ON
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Organized and maintained filing systems both electronically and manually.
- Performed data entry duties to update client information in databases.
- Provided assistance to other departments when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software programs.
- Reviewed all invoices for accuracy prior to processing payment requests.
- Maintained records and personnel files to drive administration and office support.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
Education
BBA - Accounting & Payroll Administration
CDI College
Toronto, ON10-2016
High School Diploma -
Cahit Zarifoglu
Turkey06-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory / Writing / Sound Systems
River School of Worship
Tampa, FLSkills
- Internal controls development
- Ledger reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Administration
- Cost Control
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Internal Controls
- Internal Auditing
- Account Reconciliation
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Processing
- Financial Statements
- Call Center Operations
- Data Entry
- Documentation And Reporting
- Customer service background
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Escalation management
- Complaint Handling
- Payment Processing
- True problem-solver
- Business Administration
- Budget Management
- Computer Skills
- Decision-Making
- Professional and Courteous
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Financial Management
- Written Communication
- MS Office
- Reliability
- Task Delegation
- Self Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Office Administration
- Timesheet Processing
- Bookkeeping
- Expense Reporting
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Personable and Approachable
- Job Costing
- Data Confidentiality
- Deadline Adherence
- Document Management
- Financial Leadership
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Calculating deductions
- Expense reimbursements
- Submitting tax payments
- Team motivation
Languages
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Officer
Northern Pathways Immigration Consulting & Edupathways Canada
02.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Administrator
Burman & Fellows Group Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2022
Payroll Administrator
Burman & Fellows Group Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2022
Administrative Clerk
Burman & Fellows Group Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2022
BBA - Accounting & Payroll Administration
CDI College
High School Diploma -
Cahit Zarifoglu
Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory / Writing / Sound Systems
River School of Worship
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