Nathan Blackall
Lead Adjustment Specialist at Bench Accounting- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Bench Accounting
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Canada
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Accounting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Lead Adjustment Specialist
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Jul 2023 - Present
- Managed the performance of the six individuals that report to me primarily responsible for the completion of tasks and accounting adjustments across close to ten thousand clients.- Created training materials on various accounting adjustments and methodologies with the aim of increasing the throughput of task resolution across the department. - Collaborated with Product Managers and Operations leaders on multiple projects and provided feedback on our internal processes as we spun-up a brand-new division within the company.- Sought out opportunities to drive efficiency in our processes, including leading a project focused on identifying inefficiencies in the auto-generation of tasks going to our teams. This project resulted in an overhaul of that system and a 32% improvement in the rate of tasks that were accurately listed as being able to be completed. Show less
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Lead Associate
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
- Managed the performance and client portfolios of the six Associates that reported directly to me, in addition to maintaining my own responsibilities as an Accounting Associate.- Coordinated with Team Leads and Operations Managers to champion quarterly objectives and key results at a team-wide and individual level with a proven track record of pioneering efficiency gains across our teams.- Proposed and oversaw an overhaul of our team’s internal processes and workflows during our busiest season that resulted in a 21% increase in deliverables to our clients compared to the year before.- Provided mentoring during weekly one-on-ones with my team using a variety of metrics and statistics to understand their performance and key areas for improvement.- Praised for my pragmatic leadership and problem-solving ability which led to my promotion into a management role within a year of joining the company. Show less
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Accounting Associate
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
- Tasked with managing a portfolio of more than 80 clients with the responsibility of providing monthly bookkeeping and financial advisory all while maintaining strong client relationships.- Served as a mentor for several teammates, allowing for an easy transition into their roles, providing support on daily tasks, and ensuring both the individual and team goals were being met.- Worked cooperatively within a team of 10 individuals in a start-up environment where my flexibility and ability to tackle complex problems allowed me to succeed in the role. - Quickly became a top performer, exceeding monthly performance/quality goals without a background in accounting. Show less
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Enterprise
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Trainee Intern
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May 2019 - May 2020
- Operated in a small office environment in the car rental business with a focus on sales, cultivating new business in the marketplace, interpreting financial statements, and fulfilling the logistical requirements of the industry - Acquired key management skills for the operation of a small office - Operated in a small office environment in the car rental business with a focus on sales, cultivating new business in the marketplace, interpreting financial statements, and fulfilling the logistical requirements of the industry - Acquired key management skills for the operation of a small office
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Best Buy Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Mobile Specialist
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
- Tasked with helping customers to find the best phone plans for their specific needs - Qualifying customers to find solutions to their needs - Front-of-store sales experience - Tasked with helping customers to find the best phone plans for their specific needs - Qualifying customers to find solutions to their needs - Front-of-store sales experience
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Education
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UBC Sauder School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Operations and Logistics Management