Managed the day-to-day accounting tasks and financial reporting for the Chemicals Canada Downstream organization. Ensured compliance with SOX and other internal controls.Prepared and analyzed monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and management reports accurately and in a timely manner Prepared and submitted SCAI and SCCL Garance returns for Group reporting Managed Month-end closing activities, resolve any related issues and meet tight deadlinesPrepared daily journal entries and general ledger account reconciliationsFacilitated internal and tax auditsPrepared and submitted various monthly and annual Financial surveys for Statistic CanadaAdvised and collaborated many special projects such as ERP upgrades and mergers

Maintained daily pricing and rebate information and conducted regular internal audits.Trained new hiresPricingCreated and managed complex spreadsheets for Formula pricing Performed Pricing Mass updatesProvided training and investigative support to the Customer Relationship Coordinators Maintained pricing accuracy for profitability and lower invoice reworkRebates Reviewed rebate contracts regarding best approach and use of ChemSap Rebate resourceCreated complex spreadsheets to ensure the accuracy of the rebate accruals and minimize any potential negative financial impact of any discrepancies or inconsistencies Reviewed integrity of Rebate GL content, identify discrepancies and take actions to remedyOrganized regular meetings to communicate the rebate information to the responsible Businesses and to the financial authorities in compliance with SOX controlsSarbanes-OxleyEnsured SOX compliance at all levels for pricing, rebates and invoice correctionParticipated in the Audit processes, implemented and operated business controlsFacilitated internal and external audits

Managed the requirements for all aspect of Credit, collection, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable for the Calgary Location. Assumed the role of office manager with 5 staff members.Performed credit investigations for new and existing customers by reviewing, evaluating and researching credit payment historyProduced and reviewed weekly ageing report Prepared daily bank depositsMaintained office staff time and attendance reportsEnsured filing systems were maintained and up to dateMaintained and replenished office supplies inventory

Provided accounting and marketing support to nine eastern branches. Appointed e-commerce Canadian EDI contactPerformed customer credit investigations, customer account reconciliations and managed customer claimsAssumed account collection and cash applicationResponsible for order releases according to customer account statusCarried out pricing updateCreated and maintained customer accounts in JD Edwards computer systemPlanned and organized show events and meetings including budget maintenance, logistics, hotel reservations, travel plans and meeting room setupsPrepared PowerPoint presentations for major Buying Groups contract negotiations