Chelsea Markus

Chelsea Markus Professional Summary A highly approachable, dedicated and qualified accounting professional; seeking to leverage experiences into a challenging new freelance/contract role. Skills ● ● ● ● ● ● Financial Accounting Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software - IFS Applications, Microsoft Dynamics Superior problem solving skills Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project & PowerPoint ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Adobe and Adobe Captivate Quickbooks Online Financial and operational reporting Effective time management Intermediate to advanced computer skills (both PC and Mac) AccountEdge Software IFRS & GAAP Excellent attention to detail Employment Freelance Bookkeeper/Accountant - PacRim Media Group., Calgary AB 2017 - Present ● Handle all accounts payable and accounts receivable using Quickbooks online. ● Prepare, file and pay CRA remittances (GST, Payroll, Corp taxes). ● Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly. ● Post journal entries and reconcile accounts monthly. ● Prepare trial balance of books, and maintain general ledgers. ● Calculate and prepare EFT’s for supplier invoices, government remittances as well as other expenditures. ● Support the CEO and his network of clients with business activities. ● Coordinate and schedule external WebEx meetings for customers as required. Accounts Payable Supervisor (Contract) - Moxie’s Restaurants LP., Calgary AB 2018 - 2019 ● Lead, train, and coach accounts payable team, in addition to guiding their daily work. ● Oversees all functions related to accounts payable transactions in adherence with payment deadlines and in accordance with company policy. ● Streamline AP related processes, identify improvement areas, and implement action plans, to include testing of new third party and ERP applications. ● Ensures efficient processing of payments to vendors, contractors and staff, as well as administration of expense contracts, rent and insurance. ● Documentation and creation of AP processes and procedures, and ensure adequate internal controls in the department are being met. ● Lead and implemented EFT signing program, and Concur expense management software throughout organization ● Created structured communication plans for the AP team. Full Cycle Accountant - Compass Bending Ltd., Calgary, AB 2016 - 2018 ● Manage all aspects of bookkeeping to include, accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) while adhering to IFRS standards. ● Prepare all month-end and year-end closing journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations. ● ● ● ● ● ● Prepare all in-house financial statements, including monthly reporting to outside parties. Cash flow management, and cash forecasting to include managing payments of vendors and payroll. Preparation and remittance of bi-weekly payroll taxes. Reconciliation, preparation and remittance of monthly GST/HST, PST returns, ensuring the business is registered and remitting tax in applicable provinces.Reconciled and recovered 4 years of unclaimed input tax credits Manage and monitor loans and lease schedules. Assist with tax compliance activities, to include preparation and filing of various federal tax returns, and work in conjunction with outside accountant to prepare corporate tax returns. Business Analyst, Flexpipe Systems, A Shawcor Co., Calgary AB 2014 - 2016 ● Document business requirements, and translate into proper system requirements. ● Develop solutions to business needs by working closely with the users, and train existing staff throughout the organization, on the use of new ERP applications. ● Mapped and documented existing business processes, to create efficiencies to meet changing business needs. ● Test new ERP functionality to ensure validation of system enhancements including but not limited to the Manufacturing, Accounting, Sales, Distribution, and Supply Chain modules in the ERP system. ● Implemented user acceptance testing with a focus on documenting defects and executing test cases. ● Document management and control of ERP system processes and improvements. ● ERP system security, user setup/maintenance, and GL account set-up for 3 companies. ● ERP system support to all areas and entities of the business. To include; analyzing, diagnosing, and solving incidents referred by the help desk. ● Acted as subject matter expert for ERP system finance/accounting support, while adhering to internal controls. Fixed Asset Accountant - Flexpipe Systems, A Shawcor Co., Calgary, AB 2011 - 2014 ● Maintained fixed asset ledger, to include calculation and recording of monthly depreciation expense for 2000 assets in 3 companies, while adhering to IFRS reporting standards IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment. ● Monthly reconciliation of asset sub ledger to general ledger for 2000 tangible/intangible assets in 3 companies. ● Reconciled company bank, and credit card accounts for two companies, both CDN and US. ● Prepare journal entries, adjusting journal entries, accruals, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. ● Assisted in generating financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month end, quarter end, and year-end. ● Reconciliation of AFE/Project actual vs. budget spend, and investigate variances with management. ● All month end, quarter end and year-end fixed asset closing procedures, to include balance sheet reviews for Corporate, and preparation of audit lead sheets and continuity schedules for external auditors. ● Preparation and remittance of Statistics Canada surveys and SR&ED Claims. ● Reconciliation, preparation and remittance of monthly GST/HST, PST & US Sales Tax returns. ● Documenting and creation of all Fixed Asset processes and procedures. Education ● ● ● Business Analysis, MRU - Calgary, AB Financial Accounting, NAIT - Edmonton, AB Excel level 2, Chinook Learning Services - Calgary, AB 2014 - - Volunteer Experience Farm Hand - Various Farms, Rockyview County, AB ● Groom, feed and exercise horses. ● Perform routine housekeeping duties in stables. 2017 - Present Food Hamper Distribution - The Calgary Food Bank,, Calgary, AB ● Prepare hampers for distribution ● Sort and package foods for hampers ● Distribute hampers 2016 - 2017 References ● Available upon request