• Responsible for core accounting operations for a group of Canadian entities• Work with Canada Controller as a key focal point for contact with supporting business units and management teams to ensure local compliance• Manage relationship with outsourced Stat/Tax service provider for compliance, execution, local filings, and audits for Canadian Entity.• Main point of contact for Stat/Tax compliance to ensure that general ledger accounts are maintained correctly.• Provide review and assurance on general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.• Manage increasing complexity of indirect and direct tax compliance requirements• Key contributor on driving best practices for each entity as well as ongoing development with improving processes as each entity grows• Escalation point for issue resolution and worked with key partners and employees to resolve and manage issues.• Prepare and pay monthly tax and wire payments to local authorities and vendors.• Direct tax responsibilities including preparation of supporting data, research and review of intercompany transactions, review of accruals, and investigate with appropriate Cisco teams to retrieve source documentation needed for support• Indirect tax responsibilities including liaison with Accenture to prepare monthly indirect sales and purchases reports used for tax filings and payments• Coordinate, review, and revise supporting schedules and analysis provided by Ernst and Young• Manage and monitor work that is being performed by Ernst and Young to ensure value was added to process and efficiency was maintained• Investigate issues with appropriate Cisco sub ledger teams including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, treasury, and fixed assets• Arrange for Restricted Input Tax Credit correcting entry and analysis to be performed on a monthly basis as a part of the indirect tax return process

• Run daily cash balances through JP Morgan Access to update the daily sweepsheet.• Daily run of Discoverer “Billed Sales Order” report to complete Flash reconciliation to the GL.• Manage month end including opening and closing of periods as well as running inventory reports.• Prepare Journal entries and postings to the GL.• Working with CFO and Controller to prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and related analysis schedules.• Worked with Managers and Directors to answer questions and prepare monthly variance reports.• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliation.• Review of expense account reconciliations and distinguish out ordinary transactions.• Preparation of Flash Reconciliation-both Revenue and Cost of Sales.• Maintain Fixed Asset (FAS) program, including verifying equipment annually as needed.• Manage payments for school and property taxes.• Assist with annual and interim financial audits by preparing supplemental schedule preparation.• Develop and update department procedures as necessary.• File sales tax returns (monthly and quarterly for various states). • Validate accuracy of report detail that is used to prepare sales tax returns.• Prepare GL reconciliations related to sales tax liability and prepayment accounts.• Process payroll using ADP software, and issuance of manual checks as needed.• Ensure employee information is accurate and up to date in the HR/Payroll system.• Manage weekly timecards for Exempt and Non-exempt employees.• Process weekly 401(k) report through fidelity portal.• Prepare weekly garnishment checks for different organizations.

• Prepared tax returns for individuals, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, Partnerships, and Fiduciary entities• Prepared trial balances, income statements, and journal entries for corporations using ProSystems FX Engagement• Performed bank reconciliation using client work papers • Performed compliance duties such as reviewing financial statements and engagement letters for clerical and grammatical errors• Proved reliability and responsibility by managing time accordingly and completing all tax returns within due dates and appropriate time periods, as well as recording my own time sheet• Prepared quarterly payroll reports using STF Superforms Tax Software• Performed administrative duties such as creating new tax files and copying federal tax forms for clients

Prepared individual tax returnsParticipated in client tax meetingsUsed tax software for preparation and electronic filing of returnsObserved preparation of corporation tax returnsJob Shadowed Reginald Grandjean, CPA, in order to expand my understanding of the profession

Performed daily transactions for Credit Union members (withdrawals, deposits, transfers, cash advances, check cashing, and merchandise purchases i.e. money orders and cashier's checks)Recognized for exceptional customer service and ability to cross-sell financial productsExtensive cash handling experience Proficient in the Citrix XP environment, cash dispensing machine, total cash recycler, and cash drawer managementComfortable being held accountable to a very high standard of clerical accuracy, balanced cash draw and checks after every shiftExceeded performance metrics: 20 transactions per hour, with the goal being 14 per hourSelected to handle member inquiries and open new accounts. My performance appraisal noted my "excellent ability to handle difficult members, extreme efficiency and accuracy, and outstanding display of professionalism"