Tara Schweitzer

• Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
• Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
• Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
• Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
• Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
• G/L reconciliation.
• GST/HST, PST, EHT filing.
• Intercompany monetary transactions and reconciliations.
• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
• Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.

US Payroll and Compliance

• Processed payroll for 80+ employees expanding over the United States.
• Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations (Certified Payroll, Prevailing Wage, Unions, and all tax accounts).
• Enhanced payroll system functionality through customization and upgrades, meeting evolving organizational needs.
• Monthly, quarterly, annual tax filings including the generation and distribution of all W2's.
• Implemented new software for payroll management, enhancing efficiency and compliance with tax laws. Reduced payroll processing by 30%.

Canadian Payroll

• Processed payroll for 100+ employees, both salary and hour
• Source deduction remittances and all reporting to regulatory agencies.
• BC/AB/YT WCB quarterly and annual returns.
• Streamlined payroll processes for increased efficiency, implementing automated systems and software.
• Contributed to budget planning, analyzing payroll trends and forecasting future payroll expenses.

Project Accounting

• Leveraged strong analytical skills to identify cost-saving opportunities within projects by optimizing resource allocation strategies and streamlining processes.
• Analyzed project profitability regularly, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Reduced invoice processing time by optimizing workflows, ultimately increasing overall department efficiency.
• AP/AR processing and payments.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess business risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
• Trained employees in best practices, improving overall team performance and skill sets.
• Assisted clients in preparing for external audits by conducting pre-audit assessments and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
• Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
• Optimized cash flow management, accurately forecasting project revenues and monitoring fund disbursements.
• Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, increasing overall profitability.
• Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
• Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
• Streamlined invoice processing for timely payments by implementing efficient organizational systems.
• Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
• Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
• Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.