SHELBY ARNOLD
Keswick,ON
Summary
Dedicated, passionate in Accounting ; with over six years of experience working within fast paced growing environment. I have climbed the ladder into multiple positions in the current company within the last three years learning and growing as an individual. Always willing to help out in the department to lighten the work load and meet deadlines. Seeking a position that will allow me to bring my experience and hard work ethic to light.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
PGC Investment Inc.
Aurora, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
- Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgeting process for multiple departments.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Coordinated with external auditors during year-end audits.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable and profits and losses.
- Controlled financial functions like billing and collections, accounts payable, and operational budgets.
- Performed complex calculations related to real estate investments and financing options.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Implemented systems improvements utilizing various software applications such as QuickBooks Online.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Generated reports detailing cash flows from property investments.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for clients including balance sheet and income statement.
- Maintained accounting records for real estate transactions such as leases, investments, and loan payments.
- Reviewed documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and checks, ensuring accuracy of information provided.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Senior Staff Accountant
Barrier Ridge Capital Inc.
Aurora, Ontario
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgeting process for multiple departments.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Prepared financial statements and reports, detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
- Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
- Managed month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, and bank reconciliations.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Conducted monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Completed updates to general ledger by adding latest entries and reviewing transactions entered by staff.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Created ad hoc reports using ERP systems such as Oracle EBS or SAP Business One.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Managed accounting department staff members and workload.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Accounting Specialist
Powell Foundations Inc
Stouffville, Ontario
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual auditing process.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Analyzed financial data to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with accounting principles.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Reviewed and implemented improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Reconciled bank statements for multiple accounts on a monthly basis.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Performed monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for assigned areas.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for review by management team.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
Accounting Specialist
Powell (RH) Contracting Stouffville
, Ontario
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
- Utilized automation system to process payments and invoices to streamline transactions.
- Assisted internal accounting team in checking financial statements for accuracy to produce reliable reports.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
Accounts Payable Specialist/Payroll Administrator
Powell RH Contracting
Gormley, ON
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
- Communicated with vendors and other departments to reconcile company purchases.
- Efficiently maintained accounts payable transaction processing and led team on training initiatives to ensure continuity.
- Worked cross-functionally with various teams and departments to improve operations.
- Processed applications and tax documents as directed.
- Executed payroll processing on weekly basis, in addition to managing other payments.
Senior Accounting Clerk
Powell RH Contracting
Gormley, ON
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Reconciled accounts quickly, accurately and efficiently.
- Researched and tracked accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Prepared and maintained accounting documents and records for intercompany.
- Entered key financial transaction data into database.
- Prepared and maintained accounting documents and records for Powell.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Business Administrator
Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry
Newmarket, Ontario
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Building invoices, Sending out & collecting
- Daily Accounts Payable- Matching with P.O, Inputting into QuickBooks & Printing/mailing payment
- Customer Service/Receptionist – Answering phones & explaining our product to the client
- Assisting with ordering material for the building of the cabinets & Organizing P.O’s
- Bi-weekly Payroll- calculate time cards, input into QuickBooks, Print Pay checks & Hand out to employees
- Monthly Government Reports - EHT, Source Deductions,WSIB, HST &Tax installments
- Custom Reports- built custom reports (expense projection & sales and potential tracking, Quarterly Report)
Business Admin Assistant
Island Yacht Club
Toronto, Ontario
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Customer service -Answering the phone, Collecting Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Maintaining
- Purchase orders, Working on working papers for pre-audit, Helping manage the dining room staff, Assisting with payroll & Budgeting,
- Demographics-Setting up all the back ground information for the members, menus & timekeeper
- Filing and organizing office Using Gary Jonas Software for the club
- Along with all Microsoft Programs
- Building reports for the board to review worked closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities and routinely participated in the sales process
- Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices and account statements according to established procedures
- Reconciled and reported discrepancies found in records
- Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.
Education
Business Administration
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, Canada, ON01.2016
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Document Recordkeeping
- Financial Controls
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accounting Software Systems, Jonas,E2 & Quickbooks
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
PGC Investment Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Senior Staff Accountant
Barrier Ridge Capital Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025
Accounting Specialist
Powell Foundations Inc
11.2023 - 01.2024
Accounting Specialist
Powell (RH) Contracting Stouffville
04.2020 - 11.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist/Payroll Administrator
Powell RH Contracting
07.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Accounting Clerk
Powell RH Contracting
01.2019 - 07.2019
Business Administrator
Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry
09.2015 - 01.2018
Business Admin Assistant
Island Yacht Club
04.2013 - 02.2014
Business Administration
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology