Accomplished Accountant and team player. Able to adapt to various financial roles and complete with a high level of accuracy. Methodical and organised and able to make a positive impact on business operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
R Marine Jacksons Pty Ltd
01.2008 - Current
Handle day-to-day accounting processes - recording sales, purchases, payments, receipts and ad-hoc journal entries on an accruals basis.
Set up and process bi-monthly payroll for part-time & full- time employees including terminations and year end STP reconciliations.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
Prepare and lodged quarterly BAS.
Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Keep up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Accountant
Self Employed Services
05.2003 - 12.2007
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Entered all sales, purchases, payments and receipts.
Uncovered and corrected outstanding financial problems and account errors.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks. Lodged monthly & quarterly tax returns and Worker's Comp Board returns.
Processed bi-weekly payroll
Financial Controller
Crystal Lodge
09.2002 - 05.2003
Calculated annual fees for 122 timeshare owners
Calculated fees and rent due from 26 commercial tenant's
Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements
Oversee accounts payable and receivable entries
Reconciled accounts
Processed payroll & benefits for 55 employees
Oversee remittance of PST, GST & WCB
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Whistler Blackcomb
06.2002 - 09.2002
Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
Taxation Field Operative
Australian Taxation Office
05.2000 - 05.2002
Educated small business on taxation obligations
Verified (audit) GST obligations and record keeping
Completed detailed compliance reports with legislative references
Conducted training workshops and seminars
Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
Pat's Lock & Electrical Services
06.1999 - 05.2000
Part-time employment while studying
Recorded and paid invoices, Work Cover, Superannuation & Employee Group Tax
Reconciled accounts
Income Tax Consultant
Income Tax Professionals
07.1999 - 10.1999
Seasonal / Part-time employment while studying
Interview clients and prepare Individual Income Tax Returns
Various Accounting Roles
Various Earlier Employment Available Upon Request
08.1992 - 05.1999
Education
CPA -
CPA Australia
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Monash University
Frankston, VIC
Income Tax Course -
H&R Block
Melbourne, VIC
Skills
Auditing - select and check sample data, prepare working papers and report findings
Bookkeeping - record sales, purchases, payments, receipts, journal entries and reconcile accounts
Accounting - prepare and analyse various financial reports, prepare & lodge BAS
Payroll - setup and process Single Touch Payroll (STP)
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