Neringa Aukstuoliene

Work Experience

2019-01Present

Senior Accountant

Siamons International Inc, Toronto, ON

(Manufacturer of cleaning products, selling to major distributors across Canada and US, with Net Sales of $20 mln)

Facilitated a smooth transition from 5-day to 2-day month close timeline and created a multi-currency reporting system, to ensure parent company receives reliable and timely financial information after Siamons was purchased by a multinational conglomerate.

Analyzed financial statement accounts using Quickbooks, ensuring proper classification, reasonability and completeness;
Calculated program costs, accruals, provisions and other required adjustments to improve month-to-month statement accuracy;
Prepared consolidated financial statements, and corresponding working papers, lead sheets schedules and journal entries within reporting deadlines;
Worked closely with the financial team of parent company providing timely information, reports and analysis;
Introduced open communication with other departments which helped to enhance financial accountability;
Prepared and reviewed monthly sales reports, analysed gross margins and prepared variance analysis to enable future decision making;
Monitored inventory, analyzed standard cost discrepancies, prepared inventory adjustments;
Ensured regulatory compliance, including HST reporting, monthly tax installments, etc.
Developed and maintained tools and reports that aided process improvement initiatives and helped increase efficiencies.

2016-112019-01

Junior Accountant

Siamons International Inc, Toronto, ON

Responsible for day-to-day accounting at transaction level as well as assisting with month end procedures, analysis and reports.

Managed AP and AR: Processed invoices, payments, deposited cheques, managed collections; Reviewed AP transactions - bills, employee expenses, cheque runs;
Resolved disputes, communicated with managers, carriers and other parties regarding issues with orders to ensure prompt resolution;
Prepared Volume - Gross Margin (VGM) and variance analysis, sales reports that helped support decision making of the executive team;
Prepared and filed compliance reporting (i.e. EPA, Pesticide Regulation, other state regulatory authorities);
Collaborated with department managers to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and proper classification of expenditures for each month;
Set up new customer accounts, obtained proper authorization, made recommendations on terms, credit limits and other metrics based on customer application.
Assisted the CFO in creation and analysis of monthly balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements;
Reviewed transactions ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures, made recommendations on improving processes and controls to avoid potential deficiencies;
Performed analysis and prepared reports, as needed, to assist both department and company in achieving goals.
Calculated program costs and accruals, posted monthly journal entries; Reconciled bank accounts;

2016-012017-03

Junior Accountant

D'Silva Professional Corporation, Toronto, ON

Full Cycle accounting for multiple clients: Payroll, AR, AP, Bank Reconciliation, Month and Year End entries, government compliance (payroll remittances, T4s, WSIB, HST, Income Tax). Financial Statement preparation and presentation.

Neringa Aukstuoliene

Core Competencies

Work Experience

2019-01Present

Senior Accountant

Siamons International Inc, Toronto, ON

2016-112019-01

Junior Accountant

Siamons International Inc, Toronto, ON

2016-012017-03

Junior Accountant

D'Silva Professional Corporation, Toronto, ON

2014-092016-08

Junior Accountant

Tim Milligan Dentistry Clinic, Toronto, ON

2012-082014-08

Administrator/graphic Designer

NĀRAT Inc, Toronto, ON

Education

Professional Accounting Designation 2016 - 2019

Accounting Diploma (High Honours) 2013 - 2015

Business Management and Admin Degree 2007 - 2011