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Sarah Scott

Kingston,ON

Summary

Dedicated accounting professional with an interest in audit, assurance, and taxation. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous learning, and strong communication abilities. Driven to provide exceptional client service and eager to take on new challenges that contribute to organizational success with energy and dedication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparer

Accuracy Plus
02.2024 - Current
  • Accurately prepared tax returns using ProFile software, applying up-to-date CRA guidelines and relevant tax information
  • Performed administrative duties, including responding to client inquiries, managing phone communications, and organizing documentation
  • Liaised with the CRA on behalf of clients, while addressing their questions and providing clear, informed support

Tutor

Centennial College (Peer Tutor)
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Certified Level 1 Tutor (International Tutor Training Program)
  • Provided one-on-one virtual tutoring via Microsoft Teams through The Learning Centre
  • Supported peers in accounting, math, and finance by simplifying complex concepts
  • Adapted tutoring approaches for students with language barriers and disabilities
  • Demonstrated commitment by offering sessions during winter break and refining instructional methods

Bookkeeper and Sales Associate

Northern Essential Salt Cave & Café
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Built and maintained an e-commerce site with curbside pickup functionality
  • Earned Safe Food Handling Certification
  • Tracked business expenses by updating the general ledger and organizing receipts/invoices
  • Ran a vendor booth at a local farmers market
  • Handled payments, exchanges, and refunds using Square POS (credit, debit, cash)

Sales Associate

Mark’s Work Wearhouse (Sales Associate)
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Processed credit, debit, exchanges, cash, returns, refunds, and loyalty program points on the POS system
  • Provided prompt customer services with a professional, friendly, and patient attitude

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant Designation - Accounting

CPA Ontario
Ontario
06-2027

Bachelor of Business Administration - With A Specialization in Accounting

Yorkville University
03.2025

Business Accounting (Diploma) - Business Accounting

Centennial College
06.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Word certified
  • Microsoft Excel certified
  • English and French language fluency
  • SAGE software trained
  • Intuit Quickbooks experience
  • ProFile Tax Software expertise
  • Accessible customer service
  • Research and writing
  • Knowledge of tax, regulations and compliance
  • Proficiency with Computer Hardware and Systems

Timeline

Tax Preparer

Accuracy Plus
02.2024 - Current

Tutor

Centennial College (Peer Tutor)
10.2022 - 06.2023

Bookkeeper and Sales Associate

Northern Essential Salt Cave & Café
09.2019 - 07.2022

Sales Associate

Mark’s Work Wearhouse (Sales Associate)
10.2017 - 09.2019

Chartered Professional Accountant Designation - Accounting

CPA Ontario

Bachelor of Business Administration - With A Specialization in Accounting

Yorkville University

Business Accounting (Diploma) - Business Accounting

Centennial College
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