Resume - Eric Sun

Eric Sun
Edmonton, AB T6W 5A7

+1 780-863-4916
[email protected]
SUMMARY
Results-driven accountant with over 4 years of experience in property and construction accounting, cost analysis,
and process optimization. Skilled at uncovering efficiencies and driving process improvements that boost financial
performance. Eager to leverage my strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in financial or management
accounting roles to deliver value and support business growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant - Akash Homes, Edmonton AB, Canada October 2023 - July 2024
● Processed vendor invoices efficiently, reducing the backlog from over 6 months to just 5 days, which
improved vendor satisfaction and financial reporting accuracy.
● Managed payable accounts for over 80 vendors, responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, etc.
Received positive feedback from multiple vendors due to effective dispute resolution and timely payments.
● Developed automated invoice import templates for high-volume vendors, reducing processing time by 75%
(from over 8 hours to less than 2 hours) and streamlining the approval process for management.
● Created statement reconciliation templates that reduced reconciliation time by up to 95% (proportional to
the statement size) with 99% accuracy, minimizing errors and saving an average of 0.5 hours per statement.
● Designed a dashboard using Google Sheets to monitor invoice processing status across all vendors,
providing an overview of key metrics such as latest entry date and days until due for better invoice
management.
Accountant, Housing - Rohit Group of Companies, Edmonton AB, Canada March 2019 - June 2022
● Provided full-cycle accounting for both housing and land development divisions, including preparation of
journal entries, accounts reconciliations and final operational/financial performance statements.
● Automated routine journal entries, such as indirect costs allocation, using the new ERP system, eliminating
the need for manual journal entry, while implementing improved validations resulting in a 90% reduction in
review time.
● Improved various operational reports by reducing preparation time by 50% to 90%, and making them more
user-friendly and readable by highlighting key metrics and indicators.
● Designed and implemented better processes for inter-departmental tasks, such as property tax processing
that resulted in 25% faster turnaround time, better documentation, and fewer errors.
● Identified and mitigated risks (e.g, double paid realtor commission, lot deposit) that impacted or could
potentially affect the business. Implemented measures that either reduced incurred costs or prevented future
losses.
● Developed template files to streamline data input and validation in the new ERP system, reducing data
entry time by 75% and errors by 25%
● Successfully trained a new accountant to get up to speed with the new ERP and housing division’s
reporting system
Car Sales Consultant - Go Nissan North, Edmonton AB, Canada June 2018 - February 2019
● Cold called & emailed prospective customers to book appointments, sometimes booking 5+
appointments for private sales day.
● Sold new & pre-owned vehicles to customers averaging 2+ cars a week.
● Built a clientele of Chinese-speaking customers by providing assistance in Chinese for their vehicle
purchases, as well as guiding them through various aspects of car ownership such as registration,
insurance, and service appointments.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta - Edmonton AB, Canada September 2016 - June 2018

● Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting (Major), Business Law (Minor)
MacEwan University - Edmonton AB, Canada January 2015 - July 2016
● Accounting and Strategic Measurement: No diploma awarded because I transferred to the University of
Alberta once I met the transfer eligibility
SKILLS/INTERESTS/MISCELLANEOUS
● Successful CFE Writer (2023)
● Fluent in English and Chinese
● Experience with Microsoft Products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, etc.
● Proficient in 4 ERPs: Newstar, Dynamics 365, HomeFront and Sage 50
● Interests: fitness, endurance sports, basketball, ice hockey, ancient philosophies, reading and traveling
● University club involvement: University Toastmaster Club (VP External)

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Edmonton, AB T6W 5A7

University of Alberta - Edmonton AB, Canada September 2016 - June 2018

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