Joy Nicolette Harrish

Joy N. Harrish--Experienced with combining competencies in accounting, information systems, and customer service. I recently returned to Canada after living in the USA for 19 years. I am a Canadian citizen. Proven skills include: • CorporateAccounting • Technical Support and Helpdesk • Management Reporting • Training and Development •Accounting Information Systems Professional Experience Heartland Disposal & Recycling Inc., Edmonton, AB 2023 Accountant Full cycle accountant for two service companies operating in Northern Alberta. • Perform general ledger, payroll, and bank reconciliation entry for external audit review. Parkland Fuel Corporation, Edmonton, AB Contract Accountant Temporary accountant. 2022 • Substantiate ledgers from multiple locations for import into the primary accounting system. Rino Construction, Issaquah, WA 2022 Accountant Step in (fast hire) senior accountant to review, recommend, and remedy based on my past experiences in the industry. • Validate the GL to the subsidiary ledgers, report to management if necessary. •Any other accounting duties (reporting or financials) to support the business in their successful business efforts. Specialized Landscaping, Inc., Tacoma, WA 2021 Accountant Construction contract review and client invoicing in accordance with city or government instructions. • Project setup in SAGE 300. • PerformA/R invoicing per client requirements. Road Construction Northwest Inc., Renton, WA 2018 to 2020 Lead Accountant Perform lead accountant duties for two WA construction companies. Support and train staff in the new Spectrum database. Monitor cash activity and summary report to management daily. Review and approve all A/R submissions to clients which were local cities and government. Maintain an extensive inventory of over 500 moveable construction equipment. Liaison with DMV for compliance. • Resolve the conversion from the Maxwell accounting database to the new Spectrum database. • Reconcile select complex GL accounts. Review and approve all A/P transactions. Prepare city B&O tax returns. J.R. Hayes Corporation, Maple Valley, WA 2015 to 2018 Senior Accountant Review and compile monthly financial statements, cash flow statements for 18 LLC companies related to JR Hayes. Reconcile all bank accounts. Perform backup payroll duties for the union construction workers, office, and supervisory staff. File WA Excise tax returns and city B&O tax returns. • Reconcile and report on select JR Hayes accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses and long term debt. • Ensure LLC financial statements are substantiated for external audit. NAES Corporation, Issaquah, WA Senior Accountant Consolidations 2005 to 2014 Responsible for performing accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close of NAES Corporation and NAES Power Contractors. Corporate point of contact for division and subsidiary financial managers, sales tax audits, and bank reconciliations. Research and document accounting and technical literature ensuring the company was in compliance with the latest GAAP or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) reporting requirements. • Consolidate the financial closing, reviewed then uploaded Timberline database into MAS; performed intercompany/inter unit eliminations; ensured the work in process schedules and revenue by state reports balanced with sales and eliminations; prepared consolidated financial statements and apportionment schedules. • Develop internal cost-reduction controls including overtime compliance, expense management, accurate billing, and capital expenditures. • Perform quarterly reviews of division and subsidiary balance sheet audits to ensure accounts were relieved in a timely manner consistent with corporate policy. • Maintain a sales tax library with daily updates of new laws or rate changes. Conduct sales tax research for all divisions. • Determine and resolve problems in MAS 200 and Timberline, train new controllers and staff on database system use; provide training materials and support; troubleshoot problems and document procedures. • Setup or configure MAS/Timberline modules, general ledger accounts, and create/edit financial reports in both Timberline and MAS. • Reconcile the primary concentration bank account. Monitor select bank accounts for stale dated checks or unclaimed property. Research and resolve bank reconciliation difficulties escalated by other accountants. Education and Certifications Itochu International Inc., Online 2008 - 2010 Essentials of Communication, Effective Meetings, Write On Cisco Certified NetworkAssociate (C.C.N.A.) 2002 Sun Certified SystemsAdministrator (S.C.S.A.) NorthernAlberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton,AB 1996 Computer NetworkAdministrator - Honor Certificate NorthernAlberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton,AB 1995 Certified ManagementAccountant (C.M.A - incomplete) 16 courses in Finance andAccounting toward professional designation.