Lisa Costa
Comptroller at Tatar Art Projects- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Tatar Art Projects
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Canada
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Comptroller
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Jan 2016 - Present
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IBI Group
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Canada
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Design
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Accountant
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Feb 2001 - Jan 2016
-Set up new projects and make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses.-Work with associates and clients to maintain effective, accurate and timely billings.-Monitor and review WIP and project based billings to ensure time is tracked and billed properly.-Effectively communicate with associates and project managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing.-Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing by researching any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.-Create, prepare and execute time billing invoices in a timely manner.-Ensure all client specific billing guidelines are being followed on an individual basis.-Ensure that projects are run in compliance with the Organization’s requirements.-Mail final invoices in a timely manner and file copies in the billing folder.-Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.-Prepare various reports such as time, billings, receivables, etc., for account information for the Interior Design team.-Provide initial step collections activity on external client invoices and present team and manager with daily and weekly updates.
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Bookkeeper/Administrator - Part Time
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Jan 2006 - Jun 2012
-Performed bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks software.-Issued government remittances i.e., GST, record of employment, etc.-Issued invoices to customers.-Processed payroll in a timely manner.-Ensured that receivables were collected promptly.-Recorded cash receipts and made bank deposits.-Conducted a monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.-Maintained an orderly accounting filing system.-Provided clerical and administration support. -Performed bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks software.-Issued government remittances i.e., GST, record of employment, etc.-Issued invoices to customers.-Processed payroll in a timely manner.-Ensured that receivables were collected promptly.-Recorded cash receipts and made bank deposits.-Conducted a monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.-Maintained an orderly accounting filing system.-Provided clerical and administration support.
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Bookkeeper/Administration - Part Time
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Nov 2000 - Jan 2006
-Performed bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks software.-Issued government remittances i.e., GST, record of employment, etc.-Issued invoices to customers.-Processed payroll in a timely manner.-Processed payroll for union employees and Union remittances for larger jobs.-Ensured that receivables were collected promptly.-Recorded cash receipts and made bank deposits.-Conducted a monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.-Maintained an orderly accounting filing system.-Provided clerical and administration support.
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Keybase Financial Group
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Canada
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Mar 1996 - Jun 2000
-Interviewed, hired and trained staff.-Delegated responsibilities and evaluated performance.-Consistently reduced overhead costs i.e., office supplies and increased office efficiency.-Managed all aspects of events including invitations, venue bookings, menu, awards, speakers, topics, entertainment in adherence to budget and compliance restraints.-Solicited sales sponsorship from supporting fund companies.-Acted as a key liaison with sales representatives both internally and externally.-Assisted in the development of the corporate policies and procedures manual.-Managed in detail the co-ordination of several office moves.-Maintained the electronic calendar and scheduled travel arrangements for the President.-Gathered and prepared expense reports.
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Education
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Centennial College
Office Administration/Legal Diploma