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Patricia Lynn Magnus

Kamloops

Summary

Enclosed is my resume for the position with your company. As required of this position, I have extensive financial tracking and analysis, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, spreadsheet design, account reconciliation, executive administrative support and reporting experience. Subsequently, I have a thorough knowledge of the complete accounting cycle. Some of my key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing profit and loss statements and reports; reconciling general ledger and bank accounts; preparing accruals and monthly journal entries; managing accounts payable; resolving supplier and customer issues; and preparing timely and accurate reports for management. I have excellent skills in establishing and developing strong interpersonal business relationships; pay particular attention to detail; and perform efficiently within changing work environments and specified deadlines. As well, I have sound interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, organizational, prioritizing, multi-tasking and project management skills, combined with solid analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving and collaborative decision-making abilities. I participate effectively in a team environment to achieve a common objective and work well in situations where independence is required. Additionally, I am a quick learner and willing to attend training programs. In closing, I am confident I possess the right blend of supervisory, administrative support, accounting, customer service, personnel and reporting experience to be of significant benefit to your organization. I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you in further detail. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Patricia Lynn Magnus

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Services Administrator

CANDIAN FAMILY FUTURES INC.
01.2013
  • Perform investment accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations and audits, day end close reporting for a hotel, accounts payable
  • Utilize Simply Accounting, QuickBooks and Property Ware software.

Tax Preparer

LIBERTY TAX
01.2011
  • Prepared personal & small business taxes
  • Seasonal

Finance Manager

Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society
10.2024 - 05.2025

Finance/ Payroll Manager

Swelaps Market
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Developing and maintain accounting policies and procedures ensuring that they are current, correct, and support the business. Opened the business from the beginning and worked in Sage Accounting. I was also the lead of the safety committee.
  • Interpret financial data
  • All tax reporting
  • WCB reporting
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Payroll
  • Month end Journal Entries
  • Year end and month end close
  • Bank reconciliation and deposits
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Monthly preparation of financial reports
  • Balance sheet entries
  • Forecasting
  • Annual budgeting
  • Business analysis
  • Billing
  • Trial balance management

Axis Forestry
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Full Cycle bookkeeping in Quickbooks
  • Exact role as other positions.

Accounting Supervisor

Kipp Mallery Pharmacy
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • I am the head accountant for the chain of pharmacies. I report directly to the owner, and oversee all financial reporting. I am responsible for
  • Developing and maintain accounting policies and procedures ensuring that they are current, correct, and support the business.
  • Interpret financial data
  • All tax reporting
  • WCB reporting
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Payroll
  • Month end Journal Entries
  • Year end and month end close
  • Credit collection calls
  • Bank reconciliation and deposits
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Monthly preparation of financial reports
  • Balance sheet entries
  • Intercompany entries
  • Forecasting
  • Annual budgeting
  • Business analysis
  • Billing
  • Trial balance management

Senior Bookkeeper

Ascend LLP
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Full Cycle Bookkeeping- Accounts payable, accounts receivable, manage family trust and holding companies.
  • Monthly billing/ progress billing, payroll, GST filing, payroll source deductions, bank account and intercompany reconciliations, GL entries, Year-end preparation and adjusting entries. Responsible for 25 to 30 small businesses

Office Manager

West Central Contracting/ Seabrook Trucking & Foothill Concrete
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Full Cycle Bookkeeping- Accounts payable, accounts receivable, third party payables, Implement new office procedures, payroll, GST filing, payroll source deductions, bank account and intercompany reconciliations, GL entries, fuel card management, year-end preparation for 3 companies and one holding company. Inventory and project maintenance. Direct liaison with accountants
  • Utilize simply accounting and Microsoft excel.

Senior Bookkeeper

Griffin Glass (1981) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Full Cycle Bookkeeping- Accounts payable, accounts receivable, manage family trust and holding companies.
  • Monthly billing/ progress billing, payroll, GST filing, payroll source deductions, bank account and intercompany reconciliations, GL entries, group benefit administration, assistant to President, VP and project managers, Year-end preparation and adjusting entries.
  • Utilize Microsoft Navision

Accounting Office Manager

IMG Design Build Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Perform financial reporting, account reconciliations, accounts payable, Accounts receivable, monthly billing, payroll, GST monthly filing, project costing And budgets, progress billing, vehicle fleet management

Accounting Manager

MPN ELECTRICAL LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Performed accounts payable, payroll, group benefit administration, financial reporting, credit card & bank reconciliations, general leger maintenance, audits, government filing of GST, source deductions & corporate tax
  • Responsible for creating, implementing & maintaining new management software (Timberline)
  • Utilized simply accounting to manage accounting & reporting functions
  • Trained & mentored administrative personnel
  • Reported to Chief Financial Officer

Contract Bookkeeper

HARRISON & ASSOCIATES
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Performed contract bookkeeping & accounting functions for 8 small businesses

Office Manager

ELEMENTAL YARD WORKS INC.
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed payables, receivables, cheque runs, scheduling, payroll, invoicing, collections, reconciliations, quotes, new contract sales & customer relations for a commercial & residential landscaping company

Profit Centre Accountant

VITERRA FEED PRODUCTS
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for remote mill audits, budgeting, cost tracking, general ledger management, payroll allocations, spreadsheet design & reporting functions for a grain feed mill
  • Conducted inventory audits
  • Prepared monthly reports of gross margins ton analysis & inter-company sales, tonage, payroll allocations & key business indicators
  • Reviewed profit & loss reports to identify discrepancies & expense issues
  • Responsible for governance & reporting compliances of the branch
  • Designed spreadsheets replete with formulas for determining budgets, key business indicators, market analysis & profitability
  • Liaised between Canada & U.S. operations to conduct audits on each of the 15 mills & respond to accountants
  • Reported to Divisional Controller in Canada at head office level

Education

Bachelors Business Administration diploma - undefined

ACADEMY OF LEARNING
High River, Alberta
01.2007

Office & Computer Bookkeeping certificate - undefined

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE
Calgary, Alberta

General Studies program - Business & Computer courses

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE
Calgary, Alberta
01.2001

Grade 12 diploma - undefined

LORD BEAVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
Calgary, Alberta

Skills

  • Extensive project cost tracking, profit & loss analysis, general ledger maintenance, office management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, spreadsheet design, account reconciliation, accounting & reporting experience
  • Extensive experience with entire accounting cycle
  • Experience working in environments requiring attentiveness to detail
  • Reliable, self-starter & adaptable with a positive attitude
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, strategic planning, prioritizing & problem-solving skills
  • Effectively manage critical time constraints & shifting priorities in fast-paced & changing work environments
  • Recognized for quality, integrity & commitment to service
  • Quick learner & willing to participate in training programs

Languages

English (fluent)
Sign Language (proficient)

Timeline

Finance Manager

Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society
10.2024 - 05.2025

Finance/ Payroll Manager

Swelaps Market
09.2023 - 02.2024

Axis Forestry
02.2023 - 09.2023

Accounting Supervisor

Kipp Mallery Pharmacy
07.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Bookkeeper

Ascend LLP
04.2020 - 06.2021

Office Manager

West Central Contracting/ Seabrook Trucking & Foothill Concrete
01.2018 - 01.2019

Senior Bookkeeper

Griffin Glass (1981) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017

Accounting Office Manager

IMG Design Build Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016

Family Services Administrator

CANDIAN FAMILY FUTURES INC.
01.2013

Accounting Manager

MPN ELECTRICAL LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2013

Tax Preparer

LIBERTY TAX
01.2011

Contract Bookkeeper

HARRISON & ASSOCIATES
01.2011 - 01.2012

Office Manager

ELEMENTAL YARD WORKS INC.
01.2010 - 01.2011

Profit Centre Accountant

VITERRA FEED PRODUCTS
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelors Business Administration diploma - undefined

ACADEMY OF LEARNING

Office & Computer Bookkeeping certificate - undefined

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE

General Studies program - Business & Computer courses

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE

Grade 12 diploma - undefined

LORD BEAVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL

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