b'Accounting Manager Resume Example\n\nSAMJIT (SAM) SURPINDER, MA, CA\n88 Richmond Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1C6\nHome: 604.888.1234 - Cell: 604.888.9998\nEmail: samsurp2@gmail.com - LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/samsurpinder\n\nACCOUNTING MANAGER\nCouples extensive financial knowledge with a strong foundation of business management\nAmbitious, dedicated and disciplined business leader and financial champion, utilizes a proactive\napproach to overcome hindrances and implement prudent financial management. Compassionate\nteam leader, mentor and coach, encourages personal and professional growth for all to\nsucceed.Consensus builder, encourages open and frank dialogue, engages multiple stakeholders in\nconsistently achieving results.\nCore business competencies include:\n- Executive Leadership\n- Expense Planning & Control\n- Account Reconciliation\n- Financial Analysis\n- Office Management\n- Resource Management\n- Project Management\n- Selection & Recruitment\n\n- Budget Preparation\n- GAAP\n- Payables & Receivables\n- Performance Appraisals\n\nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\nLiving Lighting Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia 2000 \xe2\x80\x93 present\nHeld the following 2 progressively responsible positions:\nACCOUNTING MANAGER\n\n2005 \xe2\x80\x93 present\n\n\xef\x82\xb7Compile and present detailed monthly, quarterly reports for Senior Management perusal and act as\nthe focal point in preparing year-end.\n\xef\x82\xb7Key member of the leadership team, administering all accounting functions for this commercial\nlighting manufacturer with $2.5 million annual revenue.\n\xef\x82\xb7Manage a 15-person team, encouraging personal and professional development of the culturally\ndiverse department.\n\n\x0c\xef\x82\xb7Devised and deployed multiple cost-savings initiatives resulting in a 20% reduction in company\nexpenditures.\n\nACCOUNTING COORDINATOR\n\n2000 \xe2\x80\x93 2005\n\n\xef\x82\xb7Partnered with the IT Department to implement a 10-month accounting system conversion from\nmanual to automated computerized processing.\n\xef\x82\xb7Created and implemented accounting policies and practices supporting the new automated system.\n\nRichmond Design, Richmond, British Columbia\n\n1995 \xe2\x80\x93 1999\n\nSTAFF ACCOUNTANT\n\xef\x82\xb7Reduced payroll processing time by 20%, saving $55,000, implementing an in-house payroll\nsystem, eliminating the need for an outside payroll provider.\n\xef\x82\xb7Led a major project transitioning all accounting aspects from MS Excel to Microsoft Dynamics GP\n(formerly Great Plains), completing assignment on time and under budget.\n\nGreen Bin Manufacturing, Kamloops, British Columbia\nBOOKKEEPER\n\n1993 \xe2\x80\x93 1995\n\n\xef\x82\xb7Directed all bookkeeping functions for this 50-person manufacturer including: account receivable,\naccounts payable, payroll, journal entry, billing & collections, and monthly financial reporting.\n\xef\x82\xb7Calculated and submitted annual corporate income tax statement to Revenue Canada.\nBC Imports Limited, Vancouver, British Columbia\n\n1990 \xe2\x80\x93 1993\n\nASSISTANT CONTROLLER\n\xef\x82\xb7Supervised 3 employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll\nAdministration using ADP with full accountability for hiring, training, and performance assessment.\n\xef\x82\xb7Maintained the $1.5 million General Ledger encompassing Canadian, U.S. and Chinese currency\ntransactions.\n\xef\x82\xb7Prepared internal and external financial and tax statements for review by corporate and external\nAudit Teams.\n\xef\x82\xb7Played a key accounting role on various project teams ensuring mandates completed in accordance\nwith company financial guidelines and budgetary allowances.\n\n\x0cMills & Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia\n\n1988 \xe2\x80\x93 1989\n\nJUNIOR ACCOUNTANT\n\xef\x82\xb7Processed weekly payroll using Corona Software for the 40-person staff complement.\n\xef\x82\xb7Assisted the Controller in preparing annual corporate tax returns and employee taxation\ndocumentation.\n\xef\x82\xb7Partnered with suppliers to reconcile a 55 day accounts receivable backlog.\n\nEDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\nSupervisory and Management Training Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia\nLeadership Skills Seminar 2009\nManagement Coaching Skills 2008\nSexual Harassment Training 2008\nAssertiveness Training 2007\nInstitute of Chartered Accounts of B.C.\nCHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 1996\nUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia\nMASTER OF ARTS \xe2\x80\x93 Economics 1989\nBACHELOR OF ARTS - Economics 1987'