Sheri Penner
Steinbach,MB
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Comfortable working in fast-paced, demanding office environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Analyst
Hylife Ltd.
Steinbach, MB
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to detect discrepancies and irregularities.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
- Performed detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets.
- Provided technical guidance and advice on accounting matters to other departments within the organization.
- Created standard operating procedures for finance-related processes.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Researched and resolved issues with billing and invoices.
- Created and sent invoices to customers for purchases of products and services.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Reconciled intercompany transactions between multiple entities owned by the company.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations on-time to maximize office efficiency.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Analyzed documentation and standard financial statements for accuracy.
- Helped company move to paperless system. Creating a more efficient system and saving substantial printing costs.
Accounting Clerk
Hylife Ltd.
Steinbach, MB
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Reconciled financial discrepancies
- Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
- Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and record keeping.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices.
Bookkeeper
J. Hildebrand Welding
Steinbach, MB
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Loan Compliance Administrator
Steinbach Credit Union
Steinbach, MB
07.2007 - 11.2014
- Reviewed loan documents for accuracy and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Responded to inquiries from other departments regarding loan document compliance issues.
- Monitored changes in applicable laws and regulations related to loan documentation.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing loan documentation processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Participated in special projects related to improving the efficiency of the department's operations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on initiatives designed to improve overall quality control measures for consumer lending activities.
- Prepared summaries for lending departments and managers summarizing findings from reviewed loan documents.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of all relevant policies and procedures relevant to consumer lending activities.
- Analyzed applicant financial and credit status, evaluating assets and risk to determine account overdraft feasibility.
- Served 4 years on workplace health and safety committee.
- Investigated and followed up on workplace accidents and incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steinbach Regional Secondary School
Steinbach, MBAdministrative Assistant Specialty
Success Business College
Winnipeg, MBAccounting for Small Business Certificate
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Proficient in Great Plains, MS Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint,
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Efficient, solution oriented
- Effective Prioritization
- Time Management
- Accurate GL entries and efficient GL reconciliation
Timeline
Accounting Analyst
Hylife Ltd.
12.2019 - 06.2023
Accounting Clerk
Hylife Ltd.
12.2016 - 12.2019
Bookkeeper
J. Hildebrand Welding
11.2015 - 12.2016
Loan Compliance Administrator
Steinbach Credit Union
07.2007 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Steinbach Regional Secondary School
Administrative Assistant Specialty
Success Business College
Accounting for Small Business Certificate
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
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