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Sarah Bridges21 rue CousineauGatineau, QC Cell: (613) 581-1596
J8T-3R7 E-mail: [email protected]
Objective: To develop and expand on existing skills, acquire new skills, grow and learn within a company.
Personal Qualities
Highly motivated and organized Manage multiple priorities and deadlines Attention to detail Work effectively in a team Client service oriented Dependable, punctual and reliable Initiative, creative thinking to solve problems Ability to interpret, analyze and organize workload and information efficiently Responsible, capable of seeing projects through to completion Extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Knowledge of policies and practices in accounting and finance Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Excellent knowledge of computers with the ability to type 40 wpm Excellent Knowledge of accounting concepts Time management efficiency, English correspondence Ability to follow direction without supervision. Self-taught with willingness to learn and take on new challenges Ability to think quickly and deal with complicated situations Loyal Fast learner Able to follow direction Presentable Using a daily planner to organize appointments and tasks to be completed The ability to meet dead-lines under excessive amounts of pressure Ability to re-arrange schedule; Example: If there is a replacement needed
or a last-minute project
Education and Certificates
2016 Pontiac Continuing Education Centreo Accounting Diploma
Certificate of Perseverance Chairman of Governing Board
2009 Pontiac High Schoolo High School Diploma
Experience
Northforge Innovations; Gatineau (Hull Sector), QC (Nov 30, 2015 – Jan 22, 2016)Junior Accounting Clerk (three-week work study and three-week temporary contract)
National Home Services; Ottawa, ON (Feb 2011-March 2011)Sales Representative
Bamboo Restaurant and Tavern; Gatineau (Aylmer Sector), QC (June 2010-Nov 2010)Bartender/Cashier
Ladysmith Hotel; Ladysmith, QC (September 2009-April 2010)Waitress/Bartender/Kitchen help
Accounting Skills
Familiar with Simply Accounting and QuickBooks Void checks as required in QuickBooks Accounts Payable (Expense claims, invoices, cheques, MasterCard’s,
etc.) Travel billing Create general journal entries as required Managed Petty Cash floats Deposits Verify Bank Reconciliations Set up vendors, tax items, chart of accounts, etc. in QuickBooks and
Simply Accounting Run reports in QuickBooks and Simply Accounting as required Entered invoices, paid bills through cheques and through interact
transfers. Transferred funds Converted rates Verified and compared actuals to find errors. Updated cheques using excel GST/QST remittance Ade during Audit Reconciliation of Accounts Organization of invoices Created a Recruitment Analysis using excel
Communication Skills
Communicates well with the general public on a daily basis in a mature and ethical manner through waitressing, bartending and as a sales representative
Self-taught communication skills through extensive work in customer service
Communicated with fellow co-workers to insure customers were happy and well taken care of.
Trained new employees to take orders, deal with the exchange of cash and properly host customers.
Acquired communication skills in accounting course through the use of video conferencing
Interacted with people on a daily basis in public areas, school and home
Team building Strong written communication skills Mild ability to communicate in French and spoken
References
Bonnie Twolan McLachlin Phone: (819) 647-5605 ext: 2502
Lead Teacher, Commerce ProgramPontiac, Val d'Or and Maniwaki Centres89 Centre Street, Box 1500Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0
Linda Roy E-mail: [email protected] Teacher/SARCA Representative265 Hill StreetManiwaki, Québec J9E 2G8
Ernie and Cathy Pacsh Phone: (819) 647-6797
Owner/Manager, Ladysmith Hotel2144 RTE 303Ladysmith, QC J0X 2A0
Latecia Lance Phone: (819) 776-6066 ext: 259
Controller’s Assitant 72 rue Laval, 3rd Floor Gatineau, QC J8X 3H3