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Bristela Diaz Leon

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Hardworking and reliable accountant with solid ability in account analysis. Offering many years of experience and bilingual support to any administrative area. Analytical and organized professional who can learn many functions in different helpful positions with a well-trained eye. Adept with AP, AR and multiple account reconciliation. Strong work ethic, highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. Bookkeeper well versed in payroll. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Your Financial Peace
04.2023 - Current

-Account reconciliation, discrepancy analysis, and improvements in the accuracy of financial reports.
- Accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Creation of invoices, supplier credits, deposits and payments in bank accounts, monthly credit card reconciliations, and expense tracking.
- Improvements in accounting processes through implementing controls and monitoring inconsistencies, which resulted in greater efficiency.
- Task assistance, which improved cash flow management through timely billing and collection of accounts receivable.
- Reducing errors in financial reports by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
- Managed employee payroll processing, ensuring timely payment and compliance with tax regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing and adjusting journal entries as necessary.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- QuickBooks accounting system
Monitoring financial progress by reviewing quarterly and annual balance sheets.

  • Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough data analysis.

Accountant Supervisor

Jimenez Velasco & Cia (CHILE)
12.2016 - 04.2021
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing efficient accounting processes and systems.
  • Streamlined the month-end closing process, resulting in reduced turnaround time and increased efficiency.
  • Improved cash flow management by developing effective accounts receivable tracking systems.
  • Managed a team of junior accountants, providing guidance and mentorship for their career development.
  • Implementing robust internal controls and standardizing accounting procedures. Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Communicated assigned responsibilities to each group member to delegate tasks.
    • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
    • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
    • Coordinated with external auditors in executing audit plan and implemented internal audit controls.
    • Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance.
    • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
    • Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
    • Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
    • Managed centralized accounting functions, financial reporting and internal audits in compliance with GAAP.
    • Represented clients in interaction with tax authorities and provided knowledgeable
    litigation support to resolve financial issues.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.

Education

Diploma - International Business

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
08.2023

Graduate Certificate - Audit-Accountant

Esucomex Proffesional Institute
Santiago, Chile
12.2008

Skills

  • Invoice Processing
  • Vendor Management
  • Statutory Reporting
  • Quickbooks
  • Variance Analysis
  • GAAP Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditing procedures
  • Financial Planning
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Cost accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial statement presentations
  • ERP System Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Your Financial Peace
04.2023 - Current

Accountant Supervisor

Jimenez Velasco & Cia (CHILE)
12.2016 - 04.2021

Diploma - International Business

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Graduate Certificate - Audit-Accountant

Esucomex Proffesional Institute
Bristela Diaz Leon