Candance Mciver

 Summary Highly organized and detail-focused Finance Professional with extensive experience performing accounts receivables, payables and financial reporting in a variety of financial business environments. Exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments. Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management within tight deadlines. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity. Professional Experience EMPIRE LIFE  Kingston, ON Jan. 2017 – June 2018 https://www.empire.ca/ Accounting Financial Analyst Collaborate with Corporate Taxation in year end preparation of Trust Returns and general support requirements Develop policies and procedures for the Corporate Accounting Department Completion of month end reconciliations Proofing of financial statements – Year end, Quarter close and prior periods (identifying issues between existing document format and consistency) – MD&A, Year End, Quarter Close Statements Develop bridging documents with management for both financial reporting and internal controls Assisting Accounts Payable in entry of uploads and training summer students in Accounts Payable processes within AX environment Creation of Converting MSA Accounting system G/L to AX Microsoft Dynamics Accounting system files Analysis of MSA applications and conversion to new environment Communicate with internal and external vendors as to status of EFT payments Collaborate with other departments, management and IT to achieve the goals of Empire life Develop Plans with management to understand the needs and requirements for other departments KINGSTON INTERVAL HOUSE  Kingston, ON (Contract)May 2016 – Jan. 2017 http://kingstonintervalhouse.com/ Financial Bookkeeper- CONTRACT P/T Verification of timesheets, calculation of pension, benefit, STAT holiday pay and premium hours for payroll Make use of Ceridian to process payroll and ROE’s on a bi-weekly basis Allocation of funding into Simply Accounting Preparation of month end statements for Board and Funding reports Manage Accounts Payable and introduce new processes and procedures to streamline Manage Rent Receivables and Donation receivables Preparation of five year data analysis for income and expenses to record trends Assist auditors with required information for year end Auditing of Balance Sheet to correct accounts and verify information against Auditors report Create and maintained an Accounting Process and Procedures manual Completed a comprehensive month end package for Executive Director, to meet Agency goals of tighter accounting controls JAY PATRY ENTERPRISES INC.  Kingston, ON Nov. 2015 – Apr. 2016 www.663princess.com Financial Reporting Manager - CONTRACT Process payroll, ROE’s, Human resources compliance, T4 preparation and reconciliation Accounts Payable, data entry of invoices, verifying of subcontractor hours Accounts Receivable, preparation of billing Month End close – Bank and credit card reconciliations, petty cash reconciliation, expense allocations, preparation of revenue by property, rent reconciliations, credit card payment reconciliation (rent) Preparation of payroll taxes, HST and WSIB returns Assist with multi-year HST and corporate tax audits AUDIOCONEXUS INC.  Kingston, ON Sept. 2014 – Oct. 2015 www.audioconexus.com Finance Manager/Controller/Human Resources Finance Manager Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures Provide full cycle bookkeeping functions and monthly management reporting packages Review of job costing and project projections Client relations and collection activities Month End reporting and analysis of budget Foreign Exchange monthly revaluation – multicurrency Cash flow analysis and preparation, including review of financial position and ratio review Monthly Inventory valuation and adjustments Controller Extensive reporting and analysis of accounts for use by Shareholders Budget preparation and analysis Tax planning and Corporate tax obligations Shareholder packages for quarterly meetings with dividend payments Preparation of corporate tax return Review of FX hedging and benefits Foreign Exchange analysis and revaluation reconciliations Preparation and review of legal documents and execution of agreements Human Resources Liaise with employees to address concerns Review and compile policies and procedures Full payroll (commission, salary and hourly) Preparation of T4, T4A, T5, and all other personal tax documents Payroll tax filing and reconciliation (including EHT and WSIB requirements) GREEN CENTRE CANADA  Kingston, ON Dec. 2013 – Sept. 2014 www.greencentrecanada.com/ Financial Analyst Performed full cycle bookkeeping and month-end close, including Accounts Payables and Receivables both manually and electronically, and bank deposits Provided departmental cost analysis, expense account financial analyses and trend analyses Reconciled bank and credit cards monthly Prepared project costings, asset allocations and depreciation reports Performed account reconciliations and prepared month-end financial reporting packages Prepared Cash Flow Statement Entered month end Journal Entries Supported Auditors with financial records GREYSTONE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC. – Whitby, ON Feb. 2012 – June 2013 www.greystoneindustrial.ca Office Manager/ Accountant Completed monthly reconciliation of all accounts, job costing, budget analysis and general financial analysis of accounts Performed full cycle bookkeeping duties, year-end financial statements, adjustments, corporate tax preparation, payroll and government remittances (WSIB, EHT, payroll taxes and garnishments), HR management and general employee record keeping (including ROE preparation and submission) Processed credit cards via virtual terminal Restructured chart of accounts and implemented costing procedures to capture all costs (both direct and indirect) and allocated all costs to jobs (100% costing efficiency) Eliminated holes between payroll hours and billable hours to invoicing (all billable hours captured at 98% efficiency) Produced a direct correlation between truck costs and travel costs billed Performed monthly financial analysis Redesigned payroll procedures and recording to maintain efficiency and costing directives AVIS OFFICE FURNITURE LTD. – Whitby, ON 2011 – Feb. 2012 -Went out of business late 2012 Full-Charge Bookkeeper Managed all financial transactions, posted debits and credits, produced financial statements, and recorded all transactions Prepared management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing company’s financial status Generated bank deposits, verified and balanced receipts Created invoices and tracked overdue accounts Managed payroll and prepared payroll tax returns Researched and resolved billing and collections disputes Processed payment (Debit and Credit Card) by use of POS terminal PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP – Toronto, ON 2008 – 2010 http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/index.jhtml US Compliance Co-ordinator Processed US Tax Returns, drafted and finalized all formal external communications to clients Verified client codes were set-up for proper charging of hours Updated client tracking database Performed maintenance of Intranet Portal for all US Compliance and Consulting information, ensuring all processes were followed Prepared Corporate US Tax returns Skill Proficiencies Quarterly Reports Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable MS Office (Advanced) Budget Preparation Process Improvement Taxation (US/CDN) QuickBooks (Advanced) Financial Statements Reconciliation Customer Service Simply Accounting AccPacc ERP Systems SAP TaxPrep Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) Caseware Portia Payroll Adobe Suite EducationMemberships Level 3, CGA/CPA Currently enrolled with CPA Ontario Tax Accounting Certificate, 2008Canadian Institute of Bookkeepers Sheridan College – Oakville, OntarioIPBC Small Business Bookkeeping Certificate, 2009Canadian Bookkeepers Association Sheridan College – Oakville, OntarioChartered Professional Accountant Accounting Diploma, 2010Canadian Payroll Association Sheridan College – Oakville, Ontario Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Training – 2016 Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting - 2016 St. Lawrence College – Laurentian University