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I’ve been passionate about helping people for as long as I can remember. This passion ultimately led me to a position as a family law legal assistant, where I spent over 5 years helping people through what can often be a very difficult time of their lives. I found that the administrative aspects of this position, including file and client management and accounting, were particularly fulfilling. The skills I developed during this time unearthed my interest in exploring a career as a bookkeeper, leading me to join TandemBooks in September 2019 — and the rest is history!

I’m a big believer in the value of lifelong learning, which is why I returned to college upon joining TandemBooks, obtaining a bookkeeping certificate at Algonquin College. This program helped greatly to accelerate my professional development in my first few years at the firm. I understand that the day-to-day bookkeeping needs can be a time consuming burden for our clients, so it’s been a fulfilling few years of taking that stress off of them. Nowadays, I’m the Operations Team Lead at TandemBooks, but my bookkeeping days aren’t quite behind me — I still make sure to keep my skills sharp by handling the client onboarding and looking after our own books throughout the year.

As much as I love what I do for work, I've also got a life outside of the office! My husband, our dog Flo, our cat Benzo love to spend quality time together exploring the outdoors. Exercising is a big passion of mine and I’ve recently achieved one of my biggest goals of completing a half marathon — I’m hoping to tackle a Camino walk one day!

With over a decade of experience in law firm administration, I realized it was time for a change. My passion for helping business owners thrive led me to open TandemBooks Inc. in 2018. My journey started with obtaining a Law Clerk diploma from Algonquin College in 2007, where I quickly landed my first job working in Family Law. As I learned more about the business, I discovered that my real interest lay in helping the owner with the administration of her law firm.

This realization led me to pursue a Business Administration diploma from La Cité collégiale in 2011, focusing on accounting and finance. Since moving to Rockland, I’ve had the privilege of learning from another business owner, working in many different areas of law. Corporate law quickly became my favorite, as it allowed me to work with clients who inspire me daily. The trust and appreciation that they show towards their advisors and the support they receive in their venture are what drove me to launch TandemBooks Inc.

At TandemBooks, I focus on helping entrepreneurs save time and improve their business operations, providing the necessary support along the way. Helping clients to achieve their accounting goals and establish systems to keep their financials in order is what gets me excited to head into the office every day.

Traveling with my family is what brings me joy when I’m not working, and there's nothing we won't do to discover new and exciting wonders around the world. Our Australian shepherd and our cat Phoenix are our trusty travel companions, always ready for the next adventure!

Prior to joining TandemBooks Inc. in 2020, I gained many years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping, both through college courses and in the working world. For nine years, I focused on tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll processing, but I’ve always wanted to continue learning about different aspects of the industry. Since starting with TandemBooks, I’ve obtained my certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner with the Canadian Payroll Association.

My background has equipped me with valuable skills in attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving. I believe that by taking on the financial management burden, I can allow my clients to focus more on the day-to-day operations of their businesses and make informed decisions for growth. My career has been marked by satisfied clients who trust me to provide reliable bookkeeping services and the peace of mind they deserve.

Outside of work, I’m deeply committed to advocating for social justice reform and raising awareness of feminist issues, which are causes that are extremely important to me. Additionally, I am an avid reader, and I enjoy keeping up with current events through various news sources, but of course, I also love getting lost in a great novel.

During my 13 years of working as a real estate clerk, I worked a lot with numbers, developing accounting knowledge along the way. That is when I began truly enjoying the numbers side of things and decided for a career change. I love assisting our clients with organizing their expense and revenue tracking so that they can concentrate on working on their business.

My university studies are completely different from the field I am in now but with my personal experience, on the social aspect, I love interacting with clients. My experience of working in law firms for most of my working days, brings a certain appreciation of the field and a great understanding of the law firm regulations that are to be followed.

I am a perfectionist at heart which means I do pay a lot of attention to details. I am always there to help clients and will always offer my help with a smile.

As much as I love what I do for work, I love travelling with my husband, my two daughters and our dog Romy. I am always looking for my next home project as I love to do renovations. I also enjoy photography and drawing mural, which I have done in my daughters’ room.

I have been working in an accountant related field for 4 years and like to constantly improve through education, experience and dedication. I am often commended for being detail oriented and having a very positive attitude with a very strong sense of dedication and enthusiasm.

I believe that knowledge growth is a constant and extremely important aspect of any career and plan to continuously perfect mine by taking payroll courses and apply my growth to my clients’ files. I like connecting with clients because with those qualities and my dedication, we would be the perfect recipe for success.

I studied accounting at the Western Quebec Career Centre and got a diploma of vocational studies. After gaining some experience, I often became friends and family’s go to for anything financially related; advice, personal income tax, organizing and explaining documents for self-employed, etc.

As much as I love what I do for work, I do love cooking and spending full days preparing premade meals to freeze and have easily on hand for busy days. I also love experiencing as many things as I can and making memories with my loved ones.

I’ve been working in the accounting industry for over a decade and in that time, I’m proud to say that I’ve grown to be a reliable bookkeeper that my clients can depend on. Given my lifelong love of math and problem-solving, it’s no surprise that I ended up here!

My journey began in college where I completed my degree in business accounting, providing the foundational knowledge I needed to succeed in this field. However, I knew that there was much more to learn and explore. Eager to deepen my knowledge, I enrolled in CPA courses and earned my bachelor’s degree in commerce. This turned out to be one of my greatest decisions and has been instrumental in shaping my professional development.

One of my core strengths is being efficient, whether it’s on behalf of my clients or the business that I’m working for. My lovely clients have always been keen to commend me on my efficiency and my ability to approach problems with a logical mindset. I take great pride in the fact that I’m trusted by my clients to deal with all the headaches that come along with QuickBooks entries so that they can focus on running their business.

Aside from my love for accounting, I’m deeply passionate about being a caregiver for both people and animals. If I were to retire today, you could probably find me volunteering at an animal shelter, ensuring they find their forever homes.

I’ve been working in accounting for the past 4 years and during that time, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best firms in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. As of 2019, I’ve been honing my expertise in bookkeeping and have since started working for TandemBooks in 2022. What I love the most about bookkeeping is the moment of satisfaction when everything balances at the end of the month — figuring out why things aren’t in balance and solving the issue feels like a fun puzzle for me to solve. Thanks to my passion for math, analyzing the numbers often doesn’t even feel like work.

Fun fact: I’m surprisingly good at mental math — so much so, that my clients often compliment me on my speed and efficiency in identifying and solving discrepancies.

Baking has been a passion of mine for years, and I have been perfecting my skills since the age of 15. My delicious chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies are my signature desserts. If I did not need to make a living, I’d spend much of my free time out dog walking or dog-sitting because I absolutely adore dogs and I would love to have one of my own (if only my lease permitted it!)

My biggest life accomplishment was back to school to study accounting at the age of 24, all while working over 30 hours a week at the minimum wage. It was a tough period in my life, but it was worth it to be able to pursue my passion and achieve success in my career.

I’m excited to join the TandemBooks team and bring my passion and expertise to ensure our clients have peace of mind knowing that their finances are in good hands.

For the past seven years, I’ve been working in the accounting industry, primarily focusing on bookkeeping. For as long as I could remember, I pictured myself having a career as an accountant — which drove me to complete my bachelor’s degree in accounting — but funnily enough, I ended up falling in love with bookkeeping!

The one thing I love the most about bookkeeping is how you must use your problem-solving skills each day. Sometimes, you run into files that have been neglected and are riddled with entry errors, and while these accounts are intimidating at first, it's incredibly rewarding to figure out where things went wrong.

One of my proudest moments working in bookkeeping involved inheriting a very chaotic financial file while working in one of my previous roles. This file required tons of troubleshooting and problem-solving, including a near-complete redo of a year’s worth of entries – all by myself. I’m sure you can imagine my relief once everything was finally as it should have been & the books were in balance.

I greatly appreciate punctuality and organizational skills from my clients as these qualities make both of our lives easier! Once I have all the documents and information I need for the task, my clients can expect meticulous bookkeeping and support for any issues that may arise.

Beyond bookkeeping, I’m very passionate about makeup & hairdressing. Doing makeup has been one of my favourite creative outlets for a while, and I’ve even been considering taking this passion more seriously to experience what it would be like to be a makeup artist. After all, life is too short not to pursue your dreams.

With a passion for positively impacting the lives of those around me, I’ve found my calling in payroll and accounting. After completing my studies in Culinary Management, I decided to make one of the biggest decisions of my life when I enrolled in the Payroll Compliance Practitioner program with the National Payroll Institute — and it has paid off!

Today, with over a year of experience in payroll and almost four years of experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable, I’m ready to take on any challenge that comes my way. Of course, my roots are in the kitchen, but I’ve found a certain love for working with the numbers.

At TandemBooks, I specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of employment standards, including hiring and terminating employees, vacation payouts, severance packages, and Records of Employment. I pride myself in ensuring that clients can have the peace of mind of knowing that their books are in order so that they can focus on what they do best — running their business. By leveraging my attention to detail, analytical skills, and passion for helping clients succeed, I ensure that TandemBooks clients receive the best possible support.

But life isn’t all about work for me. Before the pandemic, I spent much of my free time volunteering at soup kitchens and other organizations that needed a helping hand in the kitchen. One of my favourite experiences was with Reception House, where I cooked for refugees and shared stories about Canadian winters with those who had never experienced snow before. When I’m not cooking, I’m often hiking with my husky/golden retriever mix, Farrah, or exploring new corners of the world.

I’ve been working in the bookkeeping field for less than a year, and my passion for gaining more knowledge in this field has grown significantly since joining TandemBooks. I pursued an undergraduate degree in French, and although it was a challenging experience, completing the degree is one of my biggest accomplishments to date, and I love having the opportunity to use my French skills in my professional work. Despite having just under a year of experience in accounting, my clients have been quick to compliment my demeanour and the high quality of my work, which is always appreciated.

In my free time, I enjoy travelling, reading French literature, spending time with my pets, skiing, and listening to music. When my career comes to an end, I would love to spend my time teaching the French language to those who need it most. My undergraduate degree in French has given me a newfound appreciation for this beautiful language, and I believe it is a valuable skill to share with others.

I have 18 years of experience in trust accounting. I began my journey as a specialist in the trucking industry, where I spent my first five years before deciding it was time for something new. I then transitioned to the law industry, where my dedication and attention to detail have earned me compliments from clients who find satisfaction in my work. I specialize in reconciling trust accounts and providing guidance on By-Law regulations.

Interestingly enough, my educational background began in Child and Youth Work, as I always had a passion for working with children. However, I found fulfillment in helping clients solve their problems and seeing the visible satisfaction on their faces when I’m able to take care of one of their pain points. My work with children has been instrumental in my professional development, helping me to better understand the varying needs of different clients and teaching me ways to emphasize transparency and clarity in my communications.

Aside from my career, my biggest accomplishment — albeit a little cliché — is my family, which brings me tremendous joy. If I didn’t need to get paid, I would travel the world and volunteer my time building shelters, organizing community events, and spreading joy wherever I go. Currently, I make sure to dedicate some of my free time to volunteering with the Girl Guides of Canada to help shape the minds of young girls and better their self-esteem.