An accounting and administrative specialist with practical expertise in team leadership, scheduling, human resource support, and financial operations. A track record of successfully coordinating branch operations, managing reports, assisting executives, and communicating with managers at all levels. Competent at managing several priorities with precision and tact in hectic professional settings.
• Oversaw the accounting operations, managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while ensuring everything was accurate, timely, and in line with financial policies.
• Carried out thorough General Ledger (G/L) and bank reconciliations, pinpointing and fixing discrepancies to keep our financial records spot on.
• Handled funding from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), making sure we adhered to funding agreements, tracked spending, and prepared the necessary financial reports.
• Conducted reconciliations for accounts and assets, aligning our financial data with physical assets and land records to promote transparency and accountability.
• Assisted in budget preparation, cost center reporting, and performance analysis by preparing journal entries, accruals, and variance reports.
• Used Sage 50 and Sage 300 (Accpac) to process transactions, create analytical reports, and streamline our financial documentation.
• Helped develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and asset management systems to enhance accountability and ensure we’re ready for audits.
• Worked closely with various departments to reconcile funded projects and land resources, ensuring all documentation and reporting were accurate.
• Provided valuable insights by interpreting financial data, aiding management in decision-making and tracking performance.