Experience

Graphic Transportation Services

• Canada
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Scentsy, Inc. (Corporate Office)

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scentsy - Independent Consultant

  • Mar 2021 - Present

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Empack Spraytech Inc.

• Canada
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll and Accounting Manager

  • May 2015 - Nov 2022

  • Support staff through a complete implementation of new software• Motivate and encourage staff to foster a positive work environment• Co-ordinate and assign work duties to staff• Oversee operations within the office environment• Recognize learning opportunities for staff and provide support and training• Report directly to President and assist in all aspects of office administration and accounting practices and support• Developed and improved filing systems and record keeping processes including moving several paper records to electronic files• Accounts Payable including invoice entry, purchase order reconciliation, electronic and cheque payment processing.• Work with National and International Vendors to develop terms, process payments timely, and build financial relationships• Accounts Receivable for larger clients including preparing and posting bank deposits, processing electronic transfers from customers, ensure past due items are escalated appropriately• Reconcile bank statements daily with internal accounting system• Monitor international exchange rates and arrange payments to vendors worldwide• Process all new customer applications including reference checks• Oversee processing of bi-monthly payroll for 150 employees• Process and ensure completion of WSIB claims for all staff• Oversee maintenance of benefits program for employees, review salary expectations with upper management regularly, assist employees with workplace concerns• Assist management in creating job descriptions, develop job postings, manage incoming resumes, conduct interviews• Member of Joint Health and Safety committee, create and amend workplace policies, complete safety audits, meet with Ministry of Labour regarding concerns• During Covid pandemic, created and enforced policies and procedures. Met with Ministry of Labour to ensure compliance of all health guidelines Show less

• Administrative support/AR

  • Jun 2013 - May 2015

  • Accounts Payable entries, reconciled purchase orders, contacted vendors when needed, tracked shipping costs, filing of all invoicing with correct corresponding documentation• Accounts Receivable including preparing and posting bank deposits daily, reviewed all receivables weekly, contacted customers regarding past due balances, ensured past due items were escalated to management• Entered new customers into accounting system and assisted with credit reference checks• Customer service and reception support• General office duties such as filing, mail, office supplies, telephone support• Assisted quality department with Health Canada regulatory tracking Show less



Sylvan Learning

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Centre director

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2013

  • Responsible for the day to day operations of the centre including sales, budgets, program presentation and educational assessments • Created and implemented public relations concepts and grass roots marketing initiatives for the region including online marketing programs, articles, fliers and other promotional materials • Handled recruitment, orientation, training and supervision of all new centre staff • Directly managed the process for all new and potential enrolments including initial inquiries, consultation, financial obligations, and conferences • Established and maintained relationships with teachers, educational specialists, school administrators and parent/teacher organizations • Created and maintained statistical data and tracking systems for regional use • Communicated regularly with parents and students regarding programs, assessments, scheduling and accounting • Networking with colleagues to share best practices • Invested in skills by participating in ongoing corporate training Show less



A&P food stores

• Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Cashier/Bookkeeper

  • 1998 - 2006

  • Effectively balanced, opened and closed cash office and maintained accurate accounting entries • Completed daily payroll corrections and adjustments • Memorized numerous codes and number sequences for customer transactions • Ensured customers were being provided quality service • Effectively balanced, opened and closed cash office and maintained accurate accounting entries • Completed daily payroll corrections and adjustments • Memorized numerous codes and number sequences for customer transactions • Ensured customers were being provided quality service



Eastman Kodak Company

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • 2000 - 2002

  • Records Management • Created Daily production reports from shop floor information for office staff • Created Powerpoint presentation materials for staff presentations • Process weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees including tracking of weekly attendance, overtime and training (Microsoft Excel) • Records Management • Created Daily production reports from shop floor information for office staff • Created Powerpoint presentation materials for staff presentations • Process weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees including tracking of weekly attendance, overtime and training (Microsoft Excel)