Shannon St Pierre
Waterloo
Summary
My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company's productivity and reputation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accountant
Forward Education
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Completed monthly reconciliations for bank, Shopify, Paypal, and credit card accounts
- Weekly invoicing, matched customer PO's to internal sales orders
- Processed and paid invoices for internal PO's relating to inventory and general company purchases
- Monthly inventory reconciliation
- Processed and managed all payroll functions including benefits and health spending account program
- Created, analyzed and supported company budgets
- Processed and supported all banking functions including wire payments, ACH payments, bill payments
- Completed year end process and worked with outside accounting firm to complete yearly T2 and financial statements
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Assisted with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, and providing timely updates to management on variances.
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency in daily operations.
- Ensured tax compliance by preparing quarterly sales tax returns and assisting with annual income tax filings.
Accounting & Operations Supervisor
TLC Pet Food
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed daily sales reconciliations between Sage Intacct and BMS system
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations
- Analyzed monthly A/R to ensure all accounts were up-to-date and accurate
- Input monthly accruals including payroll as general journal entries
- Ensured customer credit card transactions were accurate and fixed any incoming issues including chargebacks
- Backed up Operations manager with logistics of food deliveries
- Controlled the shipments of food to our BC warehouse facility to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product
Accounting Supervisor
XTC Logistics Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed Administration team consisting of A/P, A/R, Invoicing & Billing
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliation and followed up on any discrepancies
- Ran and managed payroll using Quickbooks desktop for both Canadian and U.S employees
- Calculated and submitted government tax remittances on a monthly basis including HST
- Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization
Property, Development & Accounting Specialist
Zehr Group Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed commercial and residential properties
- Negotiated terms and rates and prepared leases for commercial tenants
- Negotiated maintenance contracts including landscaping, security, cleaning and HVAC
- Coordinated with leasing agents for unit listings and showing
- Handled tenant issues in a professional and timely manner
- Obtained quotes for work to be completed including construction costs
- Approved invoices from accounting
- Prepared and followed yearly budgets
- Prepared TMI Reconciliations to determine yearly surpluses or deficits and adjusted budgets accordingly
Accounting Assistant
Forbes Motors Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable for Service, Parts, and Collision departments
- Reconciled daily sales totals and prepared bank deposits
- Performed 2 cheque runs per month to keep payables up-to-date
- Followed up on past due accounts
- Prepared journal entries as needed
- Prepared credit applications on behalf of service and parts departments to ensure adequate goods and equipment were always on hand
Education
Business Accounting -
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON01.2000
Skills
- Accounting
- Database Management
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll - Canada and US
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Budgeting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Accounting
- Office Management
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Property management
- Google Drive
- Odoo ERP System
- Sage 300
- Sage Intacct
- Outlook
- Profile Tax Preparation
- Quickbooks desktop and online
- Simply Accounting
- Write Up Investments
- Yardi Property Management System
Additional Information
Able to adapt to new surroundings and conditions, Careful attention to detail, Diligent and hardworking, Quick Learner, Enthusiastic, Excellent communication skills, Google Drive, Odoo ERP System, Sage 300 & Sage Intacct, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Profile Tax Preparation, Quickbooks, Simply Accounting, Write Up Investments, Yardi Property Management System
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Accountant
Forward Education
05.2022 - 10.2024
Accounting & Operations Supervisor
TLC Pet Food
09.2020 - 05.2022
Accounting Supervisor
XTC Logistics Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2020
Property, Development & Accounting Specialist
Zehr Group Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
Accounting Assistant
Forbes Motors Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
Business Accounting -
Sheridan College
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