Dixie Desilets
@dixiedesilets
Certified Pro Advisor with extensive bookkeeping and administrative experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Certified Pro Advisor with QuickBooks Online and over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and administrative roles. My expertise spans various industries, including retail, automotive, and construction, where I have successfully maintained full sets of company accounts, managed payroll, and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to adapt to new technologies and applications, enhancing operational efficiency. My role as a Remote Bookkeeper has allowed me to work with non-profit organizations, where I manage daily bookkeeping and payroll processes. I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to work independently while responding effectively to challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Remote Bookkeeper
Dixie's Bookkeeping Services
Jul 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)
Posted daily bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online for auto sales & service, including following up on credits from parts. Worked on non-profit companies in the US, posting payroll and filing to client portals.
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Shaikh Enterprises and others
Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Managed daily bookkeeping using CaseWare and provided support for condominium building operations, including rent collection and tenant notices. Maintained detailed Excel sheets for tenant rent, stocks, payroll, and GST/HST, and processed partner claims for JIBS in oil & gas.
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Select Sunrooms Ltd.
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
Managed daily showroom operations, assisting customers and handling paperwork for filing. Performed bank and account reconciliations, produced monthly financial summaries, and processed payroll while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Bookkeeper
Fix Auto Northeast
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)
Managed accounts payable and receivable, daily sales, and filed insurance claims using Mitchell and various portals. Performed reconciliations of deposits, bank statements, credit card statements, and POS reports, and processed payroll for up to twenty-five employees.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Intuit Coursera
Certification, Bookkeeping
Currently pursuing a Bookkeeping Certification through Intuit Coursera to enhance skills in financial record keeping and accounting practices.
Bowness High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education at Bowness High School in Calgary.
QuickBooks Desktop
Certification, Accounting Software
Obtained certification in QuickBooks Desktop in 2017, demonstrating proficiency in using the software for various accounting tasks.
QuickBooks Online
Pro Advisor Certificate, Accounting Software
Achieved the Pro Advisor Certificate for QuickBooks Online in 2022, indicating advanced expertise in cloud-based accounting solutions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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