Experience

Flow Sales Inc
• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Financial Controller (Remote)

  • Sep 2022 - Present


Canadian Aqualine Sales Inc.

• Canada
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • May 2022 - Present

  • Oversee and monitor operational budgeting, day-to-day accounting (AP, AR, and other daily activities of the accounting department using Sage 300), cash flow management, and tax reporting • Manage 3rd party payroll (Payworks), administer staff group benefits plan, and participate in annual review with broker • Provide leadership to the accounting team in its day-to-day operations through effective delegation and communication • Accelerate business objectives by playing an integral role in new business mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, or joint ventures including new ERP/payroll implementation, liaison with stakeholders, development of accounting policies and procedures to ensure smooth business integration and transition • Manage foreign currency exchange risk and recommend strategies to minimize foreign exchange exposures in a multi-currency environment • Research, track, document, and resolve accounting issues • Work closely with owners and the department heads to ensure consistency at all levels of the organization • Implement accounting policies, procedures, and systems including inventory costing • Implement proper internal controls • Prepare, analyze, and ensure the integrity of data and accuracy of financial statements in accordance with ASPE • Liaise with external bankers, accountants, lawyers, auditors, tax authorities, suppliers, and customers • Stay updated on regulatory changes involving taxes, legal requirements, and industry trends that might affect existing company policies, systems, and processes • Conduct annual inventory count and ensure reported balances and variances are accurate as per compliance with ASPE • Assist with corporate tax preparation at year-end • Implement yearly Sage 300 software upgrades as required Show less



Alders Beach Resort

• Canada
• Hospitality

• Bookkeeper (Remote)

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Perform full-cycle bookkeeping services with strong analytical skills: A/P, A/R, payroll, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, journal entries • Prepare returns and pay remittances for: PST, CRA, GST, WCB, T4’s, ROE’s • Calculate commissions • Interact with onsite managers, President, Treasurer and other Board members, deal with bank, CRA, accountant, vendors, or other companies RE: any financial issues • Keep bookkeeping current and provide monthly financial statements for Treasurer • Prepare budget for R&M major projects and general overall budget for forthcoming year for Treasurer’s review • Prepare books for accountant at year-end and ensure they have bank statement, property tax notice, property assessment, and bank reconciliation • Perform annual site visit and attend BOD meetings throughout the year Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Bookkeeper/Accountant

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Provide high quality, full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting, and consulting services for businesses in the hospitality industry (food and beverage, travel and tourism, lodging, and recreation) • +10 years of work experience with restaurants working various positions at both franchise & corporate stores, as well as head office with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the restaurant business operations (front-of-house, back-of-house) and the financial aspects of a successful restaurant business • Experience with QuickBooks Online & Desktop version, Sage 300 Show less



Hospitality Designs

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Accountant

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  1. Reporting • Prepare monthly financial reports and communicate trends and variances with regards to actuals, budgets, and projections • Assist in the annual preparation and review of budget including variance review and analysis • Assist in the preparation of year end working papers and reconciliations to support financial statements • Support other departments by providing technical guidance in the analysis of different aspects of the business including profitability, cash management, costs analyses and conducting training sessions as deemed necessary 2. Financial Modeling • Build ad-hoc models using MS Excel to increase productivity and ease of use to potential users • Participate in development of big projects to improve analyses of financial reporting, planning and budgeting 3. Accounts Receivable / Payable and Reconciliations • Process customer and supplier invoices, with comparison to sale, quotes and purchase orders • Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements • Reconcile accounts payable / receivables on a periodic basis • Research, track and restore accounting or documentations problems and discrepancies 4. Compliance • Ensure all applicable taxes and statutory fillings are remitted in a timely manner • Maintain up to date knowledge regarding accounting standards, compliance and best practices • Recommend and implement policies, processes, and control improvements across financial and administrative functions 5. Develop and Manage Key Relationships • Internally with all business units and employees • --> Provide assistance and support to Core Services (Project Coordinators and Purchasing Associates) • Externally with customers, suppliers and third-party partners • --> Maintain regular contact with suppliers to ensure all invoices are accounted for in a timely manner 6. Other duties as deemed necessary based upon business and/or department needs Show less



White Spot

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Finance Representative

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  - Extensive experience with Sage 300, Excel (e.g. Vlookup, Pivot tables) - Processing corporate expense reports for all home office employees and store managers - Preparing weekly Triple O's sales reports as well as historical trending reporting for all locations (e.g. Hong Kong, BC Ferries, Parkland, Chevron) for parent company and senior management members - Performing bank reconciliations - Analyzing closing inventory counts and preparing inventory journal entries to adjust general ledger balances - Processing weekly cheque run - Performing day to day financial transactions, including analyzing, verifying, classifying, computing, and recording sales, A/R, cash and debit/credit card transactions for 7 corporate full service restaurants, 4 Triple O's locations, and 2 On The Go trucks - Performing reconciliation of gift cards (activation and redemption) - Verifying and recording inter-company transfers - Preparing quotations and invoices manually for completed catering services - Processing large volume of invoices accurately and timely by sending to the stores for approval, verifying, coding and entering into A/P sub-ledger - Obtaining special approval from CFO for costs associated with fixed assets, calculating depreciation charges correctly and recording in the correct period - Manually generating invoices accurately and billing to customers for high volume of catering events - Reconciling debit and credit card transactions (eg. Moneris, Bambora for online orders) - Analyzing, computing, and recording high volume of receivables, commission expenses, and payments from Skip The Dishes and DoorDash food delivery services - Preparing and recording period-end accruals and reversing accruals in the following period Show less



White Spot (Head Office)

• Finance Representative

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Review, reconcile, and record daily transactions for nine corporate restaurants (sales, settlements, gift cards, coupons, transfers, inventory, paid outs)• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, work with vendors to investigate and resolve discrepancies, make required changes, code, enter invoices, matching checks against invoices before mailing out for payments• Prepare, review detailed sales and expenses analysis reports and investigate any unusual trends• Enter data into Epicor ERP, import Excel files into the system, and generate reports on daily basis• Communicate regularly with outside vendors and restaurant managers to follow up and resolve any discrepancies• Report to Operational Finance Manager• Accrue expenses on monthly basis• Track late invoices on quarterly basis• Prepare daily journal entries• Prepare weekly and period end adjusting entries Show less

• Server

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2013

  • Greet, escort customers to tables, and present menus• Present daily specials and mix various drinks according to the instruction of customers• Have a cool and calm nature when it comes to interacting with different types of customers• Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment while maintain a positive attitude• Accommodate customers' requests and do my best to ensure customers are satisfied with their dining experience



1-800-GOT-JUNK?

• Canada
• Consumer Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Clerk

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Compile, sort, verify the accuracy of data, and perform any necessary changes before it is entered into the company's online system "1-800-JunkNet" • Enter customers' invoices, methods of payment, company's daily expenses, and labour hours for team members assigned per truck into JunkNet • Estimate waste diversion rate and perform revenue calculation on a daily basis • Check in and out inventory of company's branded fleece/rain jackets, shirts, and pants to employees • Make collection calls to reduce A/R outstanding invoices and follow up on payment issues • Match invoices from dumping on site confirming prices and quantity (in tonnes) to vendors statements • Submit all vendors invoices for payment before the due date • Check credit card expenses against company's books and match to bank statements • Generate financial reports on a monthly basis for management regarding revenues, expenses, AJS and NPS • Track location of trucks on a computer screen and dispatch trucks to closest jobs • Receive incoming calls from clients and schedule jobs for truck team members • Track, maintain employee attendance records daily, produce Excel payroll reports, make adjustments accordingly, and process semi-monthly payroll using ADP • Generate manual checks for payment to vendors, client and employee reimbursed expenses as needed • Perform monthly bank reconciliation • Perform other clerical duties such as mailing, filing, photocopying and faxing Show less



BCIT - Financial Management Association (FMA)

• Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparer

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Prepare annual income tax returns for low-income clients • Prepare tax returns either manually or electronically using UFILE software • Help answer any related tax questions from other colleagues or clients • Provide guidance to colleagues on how to use some specific functions of the software • Prepare annual income tax returns for low-income clients • Prepare tax returns either manually or electronically using UFILE software • Help answer any related tax questions from other colleagues or clients • Provide guidance to colleagues on how to use some specific functions of the software