Josie Montaleone

Detail-oriented Administrative and Bookkeeping professional with extensive experience supporting office operations, financial management, and real estate administration. Proven ability to work independently, manage confidential information, and maintain accurate financial records. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and decades of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and office management.

Real Estate Broker - Deerbrook Realty - Windsor, ON

(2023-02)

• Provided administrative and sales support throughout real estate transactions
• Prepared and maintained client files, contracts, and documentation
• Coordinated schedules, appointments, and client communications
• Maintained organized records and ensured compliance with regulations
• Delivered professional customer service to clients and vendors

Administrative & Accounting Manager / Owner - Century 21 Showtime Realty - LaSalle, ON

(2019-04 - 2023-02)

• Managed daily administrative operations of a busy real estate office
• Supervised administrative staff and coordinated office workflows
• Performed bookkeeping and accounting using Lone Wolf Software
• Processed accounts payable and receivable
• Handled payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Maintained accurate and confidential financial and employee records
• Ensured office compliance with brokerage and regulatory requirements

Bookkeeper - Vitale Produce Ltd. - Windsor, ON

(1979 - 2014)

• Managed full-cycle bookkeeping operations
• Processed accounts payable and receivable
• Completed payroll processing and bank deposits
• Prepared HST remittances and trial balances
• Performed bank reconciliations and financial reporting
• Maintained customs importing documentation
• Used Simply Accounting software to maintain accurate records

Bookkeeper / Property Management Support - Nick Vitale & Sons Ltd. - Windsor, ON

(1979 - 2014)

• Performed bookkeeping using Sage Simply Accounting
• Processed payroll, accounts payable, and receivable
• Prepared HST remittances and bank reconciliations
• Maintained trial balances and financial statements
• Managed property records and rent collection
• Ensured accuracy and confidentiality of financial data

Real Estate Brokers Program - Real Estate - OREA Real Estate College (2009)

Real Estate Representative (Realtor) Program - Real Estate - OREA Real Estate College (2005)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Massey Secondary School (1979)