Experience

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  KBH Chartered Accountants

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Internal Accountant

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

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  BUKSA Strategic Conference Services

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Accounting Consultant

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

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  Herbers Autobody Repair Inc.

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Controller

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    - Led all accounting and finance activities for the company- Managed a staff of five, including H/R, A/R, A/P, payroll and reception- Developed monthly financial statements and management reports- Oversaw monthly payroll process for all branch locations and corporate office- Communicated with branch managers to coordinate budget process and set monthly targets- Approved/prepared monthly journal entries and account reconciliations- Member of the Herbers leadership team - Liaised with external auditors, financial institutions and insurance companies- Ensured accounting policies and procedures were followed effectively

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  Pro-Tech Valve Sales, a Forum Energy Technologies (FET) company

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Accounting Manager

    • Mar 2011 - Jan 2015
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    - Led all accounting and finance activities for Canadian valve operation- Managed a staff of three, including A/R, A/P and reception- Coordinated month end process and ensured each month was closed within four business days- Developed monthly financial statements and management reports- Conducted biweekly review of payroll explaining significant variances- Approved/prepared monthly journal entries and account reconciliations- Member of the Pro-Tech strategy committee- Liaised with internal and external auditors and financial institutions- Ensured accounting policies and procedures followed those of FET (i.e. Sarbanes-Oxley)

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  Unified Alloys

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Operations Accountant

    • Jan 2008 - Jul 2010
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    - Completed monthly financial reports, bank margining and various reconciliations - Prepared monthly Suncor Service Invoice and variance reports as per Supplier of Choice agreement - Created journal entries for accruals and adjustments as required - Assisted in the development of Advisory Board reports and presentations - Completed various financial reports for the COO, CFO and other company departments - Liaised with external auditors and supported annual corporate audit - Reviewed and approved journal entries and provided guidance for Accounting Technicians - Oversaw credit hold procedures and supported A/R functions

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  Sobeys

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Retail Accountant/Financial Analyst

    • Nov 1999 - May 2007
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    Financial Analyst - Reviewed and consolidated multi-million dollar capital budgets for retail stores, warehouses and office departments - Developed variance analysis reports regarding department expense budgets - Maintained and developed various financial reports for senior management - Processed requests for capital acquisitions and transfers/disposals of fixed assets - Assisted in the planning and preparation of budget presentations to senior managementRetail Accountant - Prepared financial statements for Sobeys, IGA and Sobeys Liquor stores - Demonstrated strong analytical ability and attention to detail in reconciling accounts and completing files - Developed excellent communication skills by conversing with store managers and office staff - Showed capability to meet strict time deadlines and handle stressful situations properly - Took on supervisory roles such as reviewing files and training new employees