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Taylor Polacik | CFA LEVEL I CANDIDATE

Calgary,AB
Taylor Polacik | CFA LEVEL I CANDIDATE

Summary

Results-focused professional with strength in data analysis, data entry and administrative duties. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging data mining and operation accounting knowledge to promote high operational efficiency. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Canlin Energy Corporation
Calgary, AB

Royalty & Regulatory Analyst/Data Integrity Specialist
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Liaised with vendors to discuss account payments and clarify invoice information.
  • Created various documents and handled correspondence and memos to assist supervisor.
  • Prepared written reports, memos and correspondence.
  • Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
  • Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
  • Used best practice models to analyze large amounts of data and share insights.
  • Administered and maintained data to facilitate tracking and trending analysis.
  • Assisted senior management maintain profitability by analyzing portfolios and implementing strategies and techniques.
  • Worked cross-functionally with internal departments to align and validate data inputs.
  • Created financial models to assess opportunities.
  • Performed manual and automated tests on applications and submitted reports.
  • Updated and maintained Data Integrity information across all financial systems.
  • Completed regular reviews of AFEs in AFE Nav to confirm WI, Partners, UWI, Cost Centre information.
  • Ad-Hoc requests
  • Lead on project that brought in over $243K of overheard that was being incorrectly charged for the company.

Top Shelf Energy Services
Calgary, AB

Junior Accountant
05.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Provided assistance in preparing monthly financial statements.
  • Reviewed and reconciled month-end totals to deliver timely and accurate financial information reporting.
  • Communicated with vendors, upper management and peers.
  • Created and submitted invoices according to the financial schedule.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
  • Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders.
  • Readied and implemented journal entries into system using Excel and Xero.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Analyzed employee expense reports and submitted for signatures.
  • Evaluated expense reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies.
  • Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.

Certus Oil & Gas Inc
Calgary, AB

Junior Accountant
07.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

CERTUS ACQUIRED SITKA EXPLORATION JULY 2021

  • Maintained company accounting records by entering accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements
  • Assisted and coordinated an accounts payable team of 3 employees
  • Acted as a liaison between stakeholders and shareholders
  • Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays
  • Efficiently processed high volume amounts of financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices
  • Directed a marketing team to revamp corporate culture through work events, social media and website redesign
  • Assisted accounting and operations in the transition of the acquisition of Sitka Exploration Ltd
  • Process and code various Joint Venture JIBS
  • Experience using Open Invoice, P2 Qbyte Financial Management, Petrinex and EnergyLink
  • Provided employee onboarding services and supported department members to increase productivity and performance
  • Processed, tracked and pursued resolutions for issues to keep records and accounts current.

Sitka Exploration Ltd
Calgary, Alberta

Accounts Payable Administrator
09.2019 - 07.2021

Job overview

SITKA EXPLORATION WAS ACQUIRED BY CERTUS JULY 2021

  • Reconciled accounts payable documents, including invoices to facilitate payments
  • Liaised with vendors to discuss account payments and clarify invoice information
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance
  • Produced high-quality documents, reports and presentations using Pandell AP Nexus, JV
  • Nexus, Petrinex, GeoScout and Wellview
  • Established streamlined invoice processing procedure resulting in more timely payments
  • Production and Revenue Analysis
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies, accurately monitoring vendor payment, credit card purchases, invoicing and budgeting
  • Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.

Allan Dale Industries
Calgary, Alberta

Office Administrator
08.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Developed long-term budgets covering office supplies and equipment maintenance to meet organizational demand
  • Coordinated schedules, administrative functions, quality assurance and process improvements to bolster operational output
  • Provided employee onboarding services and supported department members to increase productivity and performance
  • Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays
  • Automated office operations by managing client correspondence, records, contracts and data communications
  • Made orders for new office supplies based on demand and budgetary restraints
  • Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
Grande Prairie, Alberta

Field Operations Intern
05.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Communicated with Foreman to receive new job assignments
  • Filled out work orders, records of service calls and work logs and submitted to Foreman for project review
  • Maintained updated safety knowledge through H2S Alive and First Aid AB/BC courses
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
  • Monitored operational safety in different departments to spot and correct problems
  • Administered and enforced policies consistently across different work areas to maintain fair and equitable environment
  • Trained new interns on business principles, best practices, protocol and system usage.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
Grande Prairie, Alberta

Accounts Payable Intern
06.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system
  • Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems
  • Maintained quality levels above prescribed minimums to support team productivity and efficiency
  • Compiled statistical information for special reports
  • Identified errors in data entry and related issues by mentioning to supervisors for resolution
  • Obtained scanned records and uploaded into company databases
  • Translated written documentation and notes into emails and other types of correspondence.

Education

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

BBA from Accounting
01.2020

Peace Wapiti Academy

High School Diploma
01.2017

Skills

  • Able to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Data collection and sampling
  • SQL
  • Bookkeeping operations
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • AR and AP expertise
  • Accountable
  • Data management
  • Ability to learn and adapt in a timely manner
  • Trainable
  • MS Office
  • Time management
  • Quick problem resolution
  • Detail Oriented
  • Internal controls and audits

References

Blaine Erne, Cheif Executive Officer - Grassland Energy Corp. - (825) 540-7000

Stephanie Tomiyama, Corporate Accountant - Certus Oil & Gas - (403) 703-0266

Carolyn Gunderson, Controller - Certus Oil & Gas - (403) 804-4117

Additional Information

  • Academic Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship - rewarded to High School students who achieve high academic success throughout grade 10, 11 and/or, 12.
  • Alberta Athletic Award -recognizes and rewards athletic excellence at universities, colleges, and technical institutions in Alberta. Student Athlete - SAIT Trojans Women's Volleyball Team 2017/18.
  • Head Coach (Volunteer) - Ace Volleyball Club U14 Female Club team. Guided the team to win 2 bronze medals and a 2022 Provincial Championship.
  • Current Assistant Coach for the U14 Dinos Club Volleyball Team

Timeline

Royalty & Regulatory Analyst/Data Integrity Specialist

Canlin Energy Corporation
10.2022 - Current

Junior Accountant

Top Shelf Energy Services
05.2022 - 10.2022

Junior Accountant

Certus Oil & Gas Inc
07.2021 - 05.2022

Office Administrator

Allan Dale Industries
08.2020 - 07.2021

Accounts Payable Administrator

Sitka Exploration Ltd
09.2019 - 07.2021

Field Operations Intern

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
05.2018 - 08.2019

Accounts Payable Intern

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
06.2017 - 08.2017

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

BBA from Accounting

Peace Wapiti Academy

High School Diploma
Taylor Polacik | CFA LEVEL I CANDIDATE