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ALYCE SHIELDS

Gladstone,Australia

Summary

Dedicated Business professional with a history of meeting company goals, managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Extensive knowledge of Xero, Sage HandiSoft accounting software and SAP.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dealer Accountant & Office Manager

Bill Robertson Toyota
11.2021 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepare monthly financial to report to Toyota Motor Corporation Association.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations

Accountant

LBS Accountants & Advisers
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Prepare Individual, Partnership, Company and Trust Tax Returns.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cash flow statements.
  • Preparation and lodgement of both Business Activity Statements & Instalment Activity statements.
  • Process lodgement through Australian Taxation office Agent portal and HandiTax software.
  • Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local financial, legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
  • Engaging regularly with clients and maintaining solid relationships.
  • Identifying areas where clients and businesses can reduce tax and increase profit.
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Monitor ATO lodgments due dates and ensure Required time frame lodges all ATO forms.
  • Generate and Use complex excel spreadsheets.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Arrange payment arrangements with the ATO on behalf of clients.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Set up and use accounting software Xero, Reckon and MYOB.
  • Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  • Balances general ledger by preparing trial balance; reconciling entries.
  • Perform Personal/Business bookkeeping services.
  • Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
  • Maintains historical records by filing documents.
  • Set up and use accounting software Xero, Reckon and MYOB.
  • Balances general ledger by preparing trial balance, reconciling entries and completing adjustment journal entries.
  • Perform Business bookkeeping services.
  • Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
  • Maintains historical records by filing documents.
  • Establish work procedures and implement them.

Administration officer /Bookkeeper

LBS Accountants & Advisers
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
  • Match invoices and record the necessary information.
  • Process Income Tax statements, Audits, Business Activity statements.
  • Process lodgement though the ATO portal and HandiTax.
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Monitor ATO lodgments due dates and ensure all ATO forms are lodged by the Required timeframe.
  • Generate and Use complex excel spread sheets.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft word and PowerPoint.
  • Arrange payment arrangements with the ATO on behalf of clients.
  • Prepare office reporting.
  • Maintain and update Company registers.
  • Complete ASIC Annual company reviews.
  • Prepare (Fixed price agreement) contracts for new and existing clients.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Set up and use accounting software Xero, Reckon and MYOB.
  • Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  • Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
  • Perform Personal/Business bookkeeping services.
  • Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
  • Maintains historical records by filing documents.
  • Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to procedures.
  • Receive, record and bank cash, checks and EFT transactions.
  • Establish work procedures and implement.
  • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
  • Set up and use accounting software Xero, Reckon and MYOB.
  • Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  • Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
  • Perform Personal/Business bookkeeping services.
  • Maintains historical records by filing documents.
  • Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to procedures.
  • Receive, record and bank cash, checks and EFT transactions.
  • Monitored and updated employee database and managed scheduling for team

Childcare Educator

River Stone Rise Early Learning Journey
03.2014 - 08.2014
  • Lead Educator in the nursery.
  • Plan and Supervise weekly activities with children.
  • Prepare and serve Meals.
  • Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
  • Attended staff training.
  • Provided children with positive reinforcement.
  • Provide first aid treatment as necessary.
  • Maintained order, security and sanitation of the facility.
  • Performed housekeeping and laundry.
  • Maintained complete an accurate daily record.
  • Implement behavior modification techniques.
  • CPR and first Aid certificated.
  • Blue card.
  • Driver’s License and own car.
  • Police check.

Childcare Educator/ Director

Little hoots Family Childcare
04.2013 - 03.2014
  • Maintain finances and bookkeeping.
  • Supervise activities of children.
  • Prepare and serve Meals.
  • Attended staff training.
  • Provided children with positive reinforcement.
  • Provide first aid treatment as necessary.
  • Maintained order, security and sanitation of the facility.
  • Performed housekeeping and laundry.
  • Supervised children in everyday jobs.
  • Maintained complete an accurate daily record.
  • Implement behavior modification techniques.
  • Maintain finances.
  • 12 months’ extensive experience in family childcare.
  • CPR and first Aid certificated.
  • Blue card.
  • Driver’s License and own car.
  • Police check.

Accounts clerk/ Administration

Inchcape shipping
06.2006 - 01.2008
  • Match order forms with invoices and record the necessary information.
  • Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
  • Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
  • Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  • Perform personal bookkeepingservices.
  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  • Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
  • Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
  • Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
  • Calculate costs of materials, overhead and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists.
  • Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.
  • Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
  • Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

Sales/ consultant

Andersons Auto City
02.2006 - 06.2006
  • Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  • Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
  • Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
  • Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Maintain records related to sales.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Education

Open Universities Australia Via University of South Australia
Melbourne, Queensland

Certificate IV Accounting/ Bookkeeping- Uncompleted - Accounting And Bookkeeping

Monarch University

coursework towards Certificate III in business -

CQ University
Gladstone, Queensland

Certificate III in Children Services -

CQ University
Gladstone, Queensland

Skills

  • Accounting principles
  • Business Management and Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Manager Coaching and Training
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Staff Development
  • Financial Management
  • Payroll Liability and Deductions
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Tax Preparation
  • Customer Relations
  • Account Reconciliation Processes
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Staff Oversight and Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Produce Financial Statements
  • Goal Development
  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • SAP Expertise
  • Accruals and Provisions

Timeline

Dealer Accountant & Office Manager

Bill Robertson Toyota
11.2021 - Current

Accountant

LBS Accountants & Advisers
07.2020 - 11.2021

Administration officer /Bookkeeper

LBS Accountants & Advisers
12.2017 - 07.2019

Childcare Educator

River Stone Rise Early Learning Journey
03.2014 - 08.2014

Childcare Educator/ Director

Little hoots Family Childcare
04.2013 - 03.2014

Accounts clerk/ Administration

Inchcape shipping
06.2006 - 01.2008

Sales/ consultant

Andersons Auto City
02.2006 - 06.2006

Open Universities Australia Via University of South Australia

Certificate IV Accounting/ Bookkeeping- Uncompleted - Accounting And Bookkeeping

Monarch University

coursework towards Certificate III in business -

CQ University

Certificate III in Children Services -

CQ University

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