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• Oversaw the functions of the AP department which included ensuring timely processing of invoices while adhering to standards such as managerial approvals and PO matching. • Monitored and resolved AP aging issues with vendors. Selected invoices for payment and performed a bi-weekly cheque run.• Troubleshot communication roadblocks between AP and operations in order to improve timely invoice processing. • Monitored AR aging and worked with customers to collect outstanding payments. Resolved AR receipt deductions previously recorded, but not reconciled. Posted cash receipts and performed bank reconciliation. • Oversaw the processing of bi-weekly payroll in Payworks which included onboarding employees, terminations, ROEs and submitting reports to UFCW local 832.• Reviewed and journalized expense reports, prepared re-occurring and general journal entries, performed month end account reconciliations. • Submitted monthly GST figures and other government mandated information (e.g. CBCRA).

• Reviewed gross margin, balance sheets and P&L. Updated financial models and prepared adhoc reports for 90 Michigan and Ohio locations.• Responsible for analyzing financial statements for variances and trends and communicatingresults to the operations and finance teams.• Prepared RVP and market managers for monthly financial review calls by providing detailedreporting and facilitating discussion during digital pre-review meetings.• Worked with market managers to design comparative reporting based on changing needs.• Assisted the operations team by preparing yearly budget figures and providing support duringbudget workshops.• Maintained fixed asset modules and posted monthly accruals.• Recorded and reconciled payroll.• Provided excellent customer service through continuous and timely communication withoperations.• Recognized by the RVP and operations team for performance through WOW gold star awardin 2019.

• Reconciled customer and vendor accounts to clear variances from previous years.• Worked with the company’s largest client, proving that the credits taken in previous years wereover limit to claim back over $100,000 in deductions.• Reviewed and calculated standard costs of manufactured items.• Assisted with calculating profit margin and provided detailed information for budgetpreparation.• Reviewed and compared efficiency of various machines in the manufacturing department forthe purpose of scheduling production orders.• Responsible for all day to day functions of payables and receivables department.

• Analyzed manufacturing variances and led department meetings to help identify patterns andmaximize efficiency.• Assisted with the preparation of the yearly budget.• Retrieved, formatted and compiled raw data for various special projects.• Prepared reports for quarterly analysis of purchases and inventory write-downs.• Tracked and reported on capital expenditures. Prepared monthly fixed asset accruals,depreciation and adjusting journal entries. Maintained and balanced fixed asset sub-ledger,ensuring monthly additions and disposals were recorded accurately. • Assisted with analysis, development and recommendation of manufacturing speed and scrapstandards.• Participated in month end procedures including preparation of sales, purchases and consumption reports.

• Processed daily inter-company invoices for all Canadian canola locations and adjusted existinginvoices when grain quality was re-evaluated.• Established and implemented an efficient system for daily invoice processing thatwas used by grain locations throughout Canada.• Was responsible for training and supervision of summer students in the department.• Prepared weekly reports accounting for good in transit.• Reconciled sales and purchases.• Worked with a grain merchant to make sure various accounts balanced and all expenses were accounted for.

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Athabasca University – Bachelor Of Commerce (Accounting), In Progress