Skyla Tennyson

Experience

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  Nova Scotia Community College

  Oct 2002 - May 2005

  Tutor

  Tutored a variety of subjects, including Accounting, Mathematics, and Communications. Also provided educational support to students with disabilities.

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  Nanak Hotel Group, LLC

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2007

  Managed full cycle of accounts payable for three hotels; managed inventory and ordered operating and office supplies; performed a broad range of administrative tasks. Registered arriving guests and processed guest departures; processed phone reservations; balanced cash and credit card receipts for daily sales; processed night audit reports and distributed to management; reconciled discrepancies from daily front-desk activity.

  • Accounting Administrator

    Dec 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor

    Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
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  Brattleboro Music Center

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  Bookkeeper

  Processed semi-monthly payroll and prepared payroll tax forms and deposits; processed accounts payable and accounts receivable; maintained the general ledger; prepared bank reconciliations; provided administrative support to the Music School; reported to the Managing Director and worked closely with Artistic and Administrative Directors.

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  Sovernet Communications

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Finance Clerk

  Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; assisted with Payroll; provided administrative support to Staff Accountants.

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  H&R Block

  Nov 2009 - May 2013

  Tax Preparer

  Prepared tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates and Trusts; prepared payroll tax filings; provided tax advice and bookkeeping consultations for small businesses; provided audit assistance and other tax-related services to clients; served as an Income Tax School instructor; mentored and provided ongoing support to fellow tax professionals.

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  The Putney School

  May 2012 - May 2014

  Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

  Processed semi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees; coordinated employee enrollment in group benefits programs; responsible for workers compensation claims and audits; prepared employment contracts under the direction of the Assistant Head of School/CFO; processed daily receipts for School receivables; provided administrative support to the Controller and Assistant Head of School/CFO.

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  PetFocus Veterinary Group

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  Finance Associate

  Managed full cycle accounts payable, reconciled and posted daily cash sheets, prepared bank and credit card reconciliations, prepared statement of cash flows, and other related duties, for eight veterinary hospitals.

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  Baker Tilly Canada

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2023

  Managed complex U.S. and Canadian personal, estate, and trust tax compliance projects; reviewed tax returns prepared by staff and managers; executed tax planning and advisory assignments; performed technical research; served as a coach and mentor to junior staff; coordinated, designed, and delivered staff training programs and presentations.

  • Senior Manager, Cross-Border Tax

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Tax Analyst

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
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  The Putney School

  Nov 2023 - now

  Payroll & Benefits Manager

  Manage all aspects of bi-weekly payroll for over 140 full and part-time employees, including onboarding, offboarding, serving as a point of contact for employee questions, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations; administer employee benefits, including enrolling new hires, overseeing open enrollment, and communication with benefits vendors; manage workers compensation claims and audits; manage FMLA and other employee leaves of absence; coordinate all school hiring; maintain personnel files, annual employment agreements, and the employee handbook; assist with general ledger maintenance, payment processing, and other accounting duties as needed. Show less