Angela Chambers
Phone:-
Email:-
Profile
•
•
•
•
•
Seven years of relevant work experience
Strong leadership, organizational skills, teamwork, and communication skills
Graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program and Rapport (Werklund) Leadership Training
Excellent with Microsoft Office; Sage and Quickbooks accounting software
Ambitious, accountable, strong attention to detail, driven, and focussed
Education
CPA Western Canada
May 2018 – Current
Completed Core 1 and Core 2, registered for my Audit module in October.
Bachelor of Commerce –Major in Accounting
September 2012– June 2016
University of Calgary, Alberta
• Relevant Courses:
o Introduction To Financial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting 1&2,
Advanced Financial Accounting, and Cost Accounting Courses
o Strategic Management – Did an in depth analysis into Uber where I was given the
opportunity to meet with the General Manager of Western Canada and discussed
the company and their strategic issues. An oral and written report were presented
on Uber’s strategies along with a recommendation for future actions.
• Scholarships and Awards
o Student Peer Assistance Entrance Bursary
o Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
o University of Calgary Entrance Scholarship
Highlights of Qualifications
•
•
•
Leadership Skills – Developed through my experience as a teacher for Irish dance,
and then again through the Werklund Leadership Program in high school. I perfected this
skill throughout my university career with the Emerging Leaders Training. These skills
have been demonstrated during my work at Almadina Language Charter Academy and
throughout my university career with various vigorous reports and major projects.
Organization Skills – Plan ahead to meet tasks and deadlines and prioritize tasks to
balance academics, part-time work, hobbies, and personal life. Demonstrated during my
time at Almadina while providing high quality administrative and project support while
successfully juggling my daily deadlines.
Teamwork Skills- Developed through the numerous sports I played as a child which
included soccer, baseball, and dance team Also, cooperated with other members to
successfully accomplish a fund raising event for the Bowness Christmas Families.
•
•
Communication Skills- Strong communication skills with writing and speaking
demonstrated through opportunities during university papers and projects through
previous employment. Able to initiate and communicate ideas with all levels of the
organization.
Computer Skills- I am proficient using both PC and Macintosh programs including
Microsoft Office and accounting softwares including Sage Software and Quickbooks.
Targeted Experience
Accounting Technician (Full Time)
Lenzin & Associates LLP
• Perpetration of client year-end tax and financials
• Account reconciliations
• Prepare and file GST returns
• Corporate and personal tax returns
Accounting Technician (Full Time)
R.J Barrett & Co
• Full cycle bookkeeping
• Responding to CRA inquiries
• Preparing and filing year ends and GST returns
• Prepare payroll for clients
Accounts Payable Clerk/ Accountant’s Assistant (Part Time)
2018- Current
-
August 2014- May
2016
Alamadina School Society, Calgary, Alberta
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable entry for three campuses on Sage software.
• Assisting with the payroll and receptionist duties which included, organization, filing, and
spreadsheet analysis.
• Numerous other tasks required to help with the work load of the secretary treasurer which
included, reconciliations of credit cards, bank deposits, and general ledger accounts
Administrative Assistant (Part Time)
August 2013 – June 2014
Rocky Mountain Controls Limited, Calgary, Alberta
• Payroll for a team of three employees
• Filing various tax remittances and organizing paper work
• Data entry for accounts payable and accounts receivable
Additional Experience
Team Leader (Contract)
Summer 2013
College Pro window washing, Calgary, Alberta
• Included operating and managing a team.
• Collection of accounts receivable and customer service.
• Other duties included recruitment of employees as well as booking and scheduling
appointments.
Cashier (Part Time)
Summer 2012
Winners/ Homesense, Calgary, Alberta
• Customer Service
• Cashier duties such as returns, check-outs, and other tasks
Professional Development
Created charity event for the Bowness Christmas Families Charity
• Included organizing the bake sale, and getting donations from around the school and
within the community. Also comprised of creating a spreadsheet and budgeting for costs
and revenues.
Organized Community bottle drives
• Organizing, scheduling, and participating
Regent Academy of Irish Dance
• Dance show organization
• Organizing dancers for venues
• Choreographing dance numbers, and participating within the shows.
Emerging Leaders Program
• Offered through University of Calgary
Rapport Leadership Training (Werklund Leadership Program)
Case Competitions
• Competed in numerous accounting case competitions through Haskayne School of
Business
Athabasca University
• Various Tax Courses – Completing Taxation 1 & 2.
Interests
•
•
•
Healthy Living – Along with being a part of gyms, also enjoy going hiking and other
outdoor activities such as skiing, golfing, skating, swimming, running, and kayaking.
Travel- Love to explore new places and learn about different cultures around the world.
Developed a love for Australia and New Zealand when I had the opportunity to travel there.
Have also explored various countries in Europe and am always excited for my next travel
adventure.
Dance – Since the age of 10 I have been Irish dancing until my university career, and still
have a passion for all kinds of dance. I enjoy watching dance competitions and take dance
lessons to learn and experience the various forms of dance whenever I can.