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Janessa Schuster is a seasoned finance professional with experience in accounting management, payroll processing, and financial analysis. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and has worked in various roles, including Director of Finance, Associate Director of Finance, and Accounting Manager. Janessa is proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and other software tools. Janessa has worked in the non-profit sector, specifically with Mid Atlantic Arts, Baltimore Center Stage, and Youth Singers of Calgary. She has also gained experience in the private sector with EY and Laricina Energy Ltd. Janessa is a skilled communicator and team player with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Janessa is a native English speaker and has limited working proficiency in ASL and French, with elementary proficiency in German.

Experience

  • Mid Atlantic Arts
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    • Accounting Manager
      • May 2024 - Present
      • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Finance
      • Jul 2023 - May 2024

      • Process payroll and produce related reporting and journal entries• Onboard new hires and process benefit enrollments, cancellations, and changes• Supervise Finance Assistant and review accounts payable and cash processes• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and reconciliations, and annual audit schedules

    • Associate Director of Finance
      • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

    • Business Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

    • Theatre Management Apprentice
      • Aug 2017 - May 2018
      • Cleveland, OH

      • Compiled and analyzed past season budget and actual financial data, and supported development of new budget• Planned and prepared for board, committee, and staff meetings of various scales• Provided support for open-captioned, audio-described, and other accessible performances• Managed and trac...

    • Production Manager - The CAST Program
      • Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
      • Calgary, AB

      • Established and maintained budgets for annual summer program and production• Assisted in planning and organizing events and programming, including show selection and casting• Managed front of house, coordinated volunteer ushers, and ensured audience safety and satisfaction• Developed skills in ...

  • EY
    • Calgary, AB and Tucson, AZ
    • Staff Accountant - Assurance
      • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
      • Calgary, AB and Tucson, AZ

      • Clearly and accurately documented execution of audit procedures• Analyzed evidence and prepared written communications and numerical data• Interacted regularly with team members and clients at all levels to develop productive working relationships

    • Accounting Assistant
      • May 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Calgary, AB

      • Processed invoices, reconciled accounts, and managed prepayments for accounts payable department• Aided in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, reports, and analysis• Interacted professionally with vendors and suppliers, as well as business clients at all levels

    • Associate Producer
      • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      • Calgary, AB

      • Managed and coordinated box office and front of house for production of new musical revue• Assisted in organizing related events, obtaining sponsorship for production, and producing playbill

  • EY
    • Calgary, AB
    • Assurance Co-op Student - Climate Change and Sustainability Services
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      • Calgary, AB
    • Canada
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • IT Asset Administrator
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

    • Financial Accounting Co-op/Summer Student
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Nickle Galleries
    • Calgary, AB
    • Security
      • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
      • Calgary, AB
    • Customer Service
      • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
      • Calgary, AB
    • Landscaping/Maintenance
      • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
      • Calgary, AB

Education

  • 2011 - 2016
    University of Calgary

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