Robert Zaichkowski
Accounting Manager @Grafton Apparel Ltd.
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WORK HISTORY
Accounting Manager @Grafton Apparel Ltd.
Vaughan, ON, CA
Grafton Apparel Ltd. is a menswear retail company operating 130 stores across Canada under the Tip Top Tailors, George Richards, and Mr. Big & Tall banners- Supervised an accounts payable team of two while reporting to the Controller- Assisted in transitioning Grafton Apparel’s enterprise software to Microsoft Dynamics NAV including configuration, testing, and process documentation- Assisted in the implementation of Concur expense management and performed ongoing expense report reviews to control costs- Implemented new controls for discounted employee purchases and flagged excessive purchase activity to relevant supervisors- Undertook expense saving initiatives including renegotiating waste disposal contracts with twelve stores leading to savings of 66% or annually- Responsible for cash flow management, general ledger, real estate, financial statement preparation, and ad hoc variance analysis- Used my French language skills to get government accounts (e.g. source deductions, workers compensation) and other processes set up for four new Québec stores.
EDUCATION
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario
CMA (Certified Management Accountant), Accounting, Management, and Strategy
Bishop's University
BBA, Accounting, Political Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT ROBERT ZAICHKOWSKI
I am a highly organized and motivated accountant with seventeen years\' progressive experience. I have a proven track record in implementing process improvements and financial accountability across the full accounting cycle including accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, inventory, payroll, cash flow management, and financial reporting.My professional experience is complemented with leadership positions in the not for profit sector; the most recent of which being a founding member of the Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition. My cycling advocacy work is also evident with my personal \"Two Wheeled Politics\" blog
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