RAELEE LANE
Rocky Mountain House
Summary
Dynamic Finance Coordinator with over 15 years of expertise in accounting principles, procedures, and practices. Proven ability to prepare and maintain accurate, error-free records while managing a diverse workload in alignment with shifting priorities. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving skills that contribute to a productive work environment, along with a solid background in employee relations, recruitment, and HR policy implementation. A history of supporting organizational goals through strategic HR initiatives underscores a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting / HR Administrator
Stigma Grow
Red Deer
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate pay in compliance with federal/provincial regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations with monthly accuracy.
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers.
- Maintain all employee records including payroll changes, contracts, letters, and confidential personnel files.
- Facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation sessions to support smooth integration.
- Assist VP with preparing and distributing annual policy updates, including employee sign-offs and communication.
- Process workers’ compensation claims and support employee leaves, including modified duties and return-to-work documentation.
- Coordinate employee training programs and maintain training documentation.
- Authored the Wellness Benefit Policy, including the full policy document and an Excel tracking system.
- Finance:
- Review general ledger accounts for accuracy and prepare corrections as needed.
- Complete mandatory Statistics Canada surveys and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Created a payroll budgeting spreadsheet used to calculate mass compensation increases for 2025, improving forecasting accuracy.
- Enter accounts payable invoices and ensure correct coding and processing.
Team Lead, Accounting
Blue Mountain Power Co-op
Rocky Mountain House
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered payroll changes, adjustments, and approval checks.
- Issued ROEs and processed final pay.
- Managed benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and monthly premium reconciliation.
- Completed short-term disability paperwork and supported return-to-work documentation.
- Assisted with PIER reports and EI Reduction Program preparation.
- Maintained employee payroll profiles and assisted with employee inquiries.
- Finance Responsibilities:
- Completed monthly GST filings and Payroll Receiver General remittances.
- Maintained account reconciliations through Excel and Bellamy systems.
- Prepared journal entries, reviewed AP/AR, and assisted with monthly financial statements.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations and investigated discrepancies.
- Coordinated insurance updates, adding/removing assets and maintaining records.
- Processed monthly bill payments and managed credit applications.
- Helped develop and implement internal procedures including cash-handling processes.
- Provided financial information and general administrative support to Member Services and Operations.
Finance Coordinator / Accounts Payable Clerk
Town of Rocky Mountain House
Rocky Mountain House
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and maintained general ledger account reconciliations.
- Completed monthly GST filings.
- Managed AP/AR, utility reconciliations, tax sub ledgers, and recreation software reconciliations.
- Entered and maintained insurance records and cemetery administrative documentation.
- Prepared journal entries and supported month-end processes.
- Created and updated procedure manuals for bank reconciliations, AP processes, and cash flow tracking.
- Provided customer service support, answering phones and assisting residents.
- Served as backup for Property Taxes and AP during absences.
- Assisted with minor IT administration tasks (corporate cell phones, user assistance).
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Data Accuracy
- Confidentiality
- Payroll coordination
- Document management
- Policy and procedure development
- Benefits oversight
- Orientation preparation
- HR recordkeeping
- Employment and labor laws
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Creating a Respectful Workplace
- Diffusing Hostile Customers
- Customer Service Excellence
- High Five – Working with Youth & Public
- Social Media Awareness
- FOIP: Focus on Privacy
Timeline
Accounting / HR Administrator
Stigma Grow
01.2025 - Current
Team Lead, Accounting
Blue Mountain Power Co-op
01.2024 - 01.2025
Finance Coordinator / Accounts Payable Clerk
Town of Rocky Mountain House
01.2009 - 01.2024