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Theresa Jiri

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Knowledgeable Accountant with record of accurate financial reporting and budget management. Offering more than 15 years of experience handling all finances for Not For Profit Organizations, Property Accounting including payroll, audits, journals, accounts receivable and payable. Experience in working with Sage ERP, Yardi, Microsoft Suite and ADP Paymate. Well versed in GAAP and good communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Accountant

McCor Management
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to accurately gauge organization cash flow.
  • Analyzed and reported financials to month end and annual reporting .
  • Prepared for year-end audit cycle by compiling documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts and property recoveries.
  • Completed bank reconciliations to obtain comprehensive picture of organization bank accounts for 7 commercial properties.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Completed property tax, business license and GST returns and submitted to tax offices.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Led the annual budgeting process, involving department heads in setting realistic targets aligned with organizational goals.
  • Supported year-end audits by preparing physical and digital records for review.
  • Assisted staff with questions about budgets, disbursements and other financial matters.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Sage 50 and 300ERP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.

Finance Officer

Kikitak Housing Association
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Used Sage ERP to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
  • Maintain daily financial operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursements.
  • Manages payroll data entry and processing for almost 35 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Processes rent invoices and payments, and other charges in accordance with tenant requirements.
  • Analyzes financial statements against forecasts to prepare variance analysis.
  • Updates general ledger of accounts with current, accurate data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
  • Communicates and resolves disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Keeps track of revenue on government funded projects and maintaining respective cost allocations.
  • Managed day-to-day operations within 7 person finance department for Non Profit Organization.

Accountant

Bredin Centre For Career Advancement
04.2007 - Current
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Worked with senior management to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
  • Reviewed and processed client payments, including electronic payments and check deposits.
  • Maintained accurate forecasting and financial recordkeeping while tracking more than five government funded programs worth up to one million dollars.
  • Used Sage 50 Premium to complete payroll for approximately 100 employees and took detailed records of procedures.
  • Proactively identified all accounting errors by developing cross-referencing working papers.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Accurately calculated deductions and processed payroll for almost 100 employees.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation, group health benefits and sick time.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed year end financial and funder audits
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts every month, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Filed GST tax returns, and payroll deductions promptly to conform to predetermined standards.
  • Assisted Director of Finance and CEO with monthly financial Board reporting.
  • Maintained three intercompany accounts to complete accuracy
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions

Finance Manager

Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation
04.2023 - Current
  • Mentored accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and accounting assistant staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Maintained strong relationships with banking partners, securing favorable credit terms and investments for the organization.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, collections and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Spearheaded annual audit process, liaising with external auditors to ensure smooth completion of requirements within deadlines.
  • Implemented internal controls to reduce errors and fraud while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Managed budgeting process for multiple departments, resulting in more efficient resource allocation.
  • Managed banking and credit card reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Managed month end journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, pension, GST and payroll remittances .
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Reviewed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Successfully managed multiple, concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.

Education

Supervisor Familiarization And Safety Excellence

Northern Safety Association
Nunavut
03.2022

PCP Designation

Canada Payroll Association
Canada

Diploma in Finance Administration

Academy of Learning
Canada

University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe

Skills

  • Year end and monthly closing Processes
  • Statutory Reporting
  • Property Accountability
  • Property Cost Recoveries Reconciliation
  • Not For Profit Organization Accounting
  • Bank Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • General Ledger Variance Analysis
  • Monthly Financial Statements
  • General Ledger Journal Entry
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Financial Analysis And Reporting
  • Bank Security Expert

Timeline

Finance Manager

Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation
04.2023 - Current

Property Accountant

McCor Management
01.2023 - 03.2023

Finance Officer

Kikitak Housing Association
04.2021 - 07.2022

Accountant

Bredin Centre For Career Advancement
04.2007 - Current

Supervisor Familiarization And Safety Excellence

Northern Safety Association

PCP Designation

Canada Payroll Association

Diploma in Finance Administration

Academy of Learning

University of Zimbabwe

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