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Leeza Pearl

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Dedicated finance and accounting professional committed to pursuing a long-term career with an organization in the Accounting and Auditing Department. Bringing expertise in various areas of accounting, including revenue recognition, revenue analysis, bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online, AP/AR management, commission auditing, monthly closings, P&L statements, balance sheets, payroll processing, account reconciliation, and journal entries. Proficient in Adaptive Insights (now Workday Adaptive Planning), a cloud-based financial planning and analysis software, with experience in creating and maintaining financial models, budgets, forecasts, and reports. Skilled in leveraging Adaptive Insights to drive strategic decision-making, streamline financial processes, and optimize resource allocation. Familiar with Power BI, Microsoft's data visualization tool, adept at creating interactive reports and dashboards. Experienced in connecting to diverse data sources, transforming data, and implementing advanced analytics for decision-making support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Systems Analyst

Avmax Aviation Group Inc.
04.2021 - Current
  • Implemented and managed Workday Adaptive Insights & Quantum for financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting purposes
  • Created Reports for the finance department to streamline financial processes and enhance system functionality, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency
  • Developed and maintained system documentation, including user guides and training materials, to ensure effective system utilization across departments
  • Proficient in financial systems utilized across Aviation sectors, including Aircraft leasing, MRO, engineering, and Spares departments
  • Generate executive-level summaries for year-end budgets and month-end procedures to facilitate decision-making processes
  • Facilitate month-end procedures, overseeing adherence to required processes and ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Utilized Power BI for generating financial reports, enhancing data visualization, and facilitating financial analysis.

Accountant

Tallulah East Collective
10.2017 - 01.2019

Managed and kept accounting records current by executing tasks like recording and posting transactions in journals and general ledger

  • Utilized QuickBooks for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
  • Ensured timely processing of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions
  • Provided recommendations for necessary changes and ensured adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Implemented effective methods to detect and prevent fraud, maintaining integrity of financial records
  • Prepared concise summaries and feedback on financial statements and budget variances.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.

Commission Auditor

Spring Mobile - AT&T
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of commission calculations to verify accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Oversaw weekly internal audits of sales transactions processed in the company's point of sale system
  • Communicated with Regional Managers and VP of Sales regarding audit transactions and concerns
  • Reviewed un-reconciled items and submitted them to AT&T for dispute resolution
  • Analyzed disputed transactions where commission had been denied to an employee and resubmitted them where necessary
  • Maintained a dispute summary of disputed transactions for reporting and accounting purposes.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in financial statements.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration and Management -

Brigham Young University - Emphasis in Finance
Idaho, United States
07.2016

Skills

  • GAAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • VBA
  • VLOOKUP
  • SQL
  • Pivot Table
  • Regression Analysis
  • Power BI
  • Workday Adaptive Planning
  • Asset Management
  • Investment Analysis
  • Variance Analysis
  • Internal Controls

Timeline

Financial Systems Analyst

Avmax Aviation Group Inc.
04.2021 - Current

Accountant

Tallulah East Collective
10.2017 - 01.2019

Commission Auditor

Spring Mobile - AT&T
09.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration and Management -

Brigham Young University - Emphasis in Finance

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Leeza Pearl