Mirela Cristea
About Mirela Cristea
Mirela Cristea is a Payroll Administrator with over 20 years of experience in accounting roles, currently employed at Descartes Systems Group since 2013. She has a background in various industries and holds a Canadian equivalency of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Mirela Cristea has been employed at Descartes Systems Group as a Payroll Administrator since 2013. She has maintained this role for 11 years, contributing to the company's payroll processes in Waterloo, ON. Her responsibilities include managing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Descartes Systems Group, Mirela Cristea worked in various accounting roles. She was a Payroll Analyst at House of Friendship of Kitchener from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, she served as an Accountant at Yazaki (YRL) from 2005 to 2006, and at Interbrew Romania from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Accountant at Petrom from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Mirela Cristea studied at the University of Toronto, where she completed the Comparative Education Service (CES) program. She achieved the Canadian equivalency of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems, based on her education in Romania. Furthermore, she obtained a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association.
Accounting and Payroll Software Proficiency
Mirela Cristea possesses extensive experience with a variety of accounting and payroll software. Her proficiency includes systems such as ADP, Success Factors, SAP, Millennium, PeopleSoft, Quadrant, Financial Edge, EFAS, and JD Edwards. This diverse skill set supports her effectiveness in managing payroll and accounting functions.
Professional Experience in Accounting
With over 20 years of experience in various accounting roles, Mirela Cristea has developed a comprehensive understanding of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions. Her extensive background spans multiple industries, allowing her to adapt to different accounting and payroll systems effectively.