Leisha Alvarez

#* ********* **** *******, *********. T2X 0X1

Phone# 1-403-***-****

E-mail: aczihr@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

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Canadian Payroll Certified (PCP) (Canada)

2014-2014 Financial Accounting Certificate (Canada)

2014-2014 Quickbooks Certified (Canada)

2001 -1999 School of Accounting and Management

Diploma Intermediate Accounting Technicians (AAT) (UK)

1997-1997 Management Training Center

Certificate in Management of Business, Marketing and salesmanship.

1992-1986 North Eastern College (Trinidad & Tobago)

Diploma: English, Caribbean History, Principles of Business,

Social Studies, Typing.

Excellent understanding and application of payroll/benefits legislation, employment laws and regulations (i.e. Income Tax Act, Alberta Employment Standards, Personal Information Protection Act, etc.)

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

Flexible and adaptable: willing and able to change priorities to meet team goals.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

Able to work in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.

High Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Proficient in Quick Books and Preachtree Accounting.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2013 – 2016: Managing Accounts Receivables

Preparing Journal Entry

Preparing Trial Balance

Preparing Financial Statements

Invoicing clients

Conducting Credit and Collections

Performing Foreign Currency Exchange

Storing, updating and retrieving financial data

Maintaining records and files

Reconciling Customers Accounts

Printing Monthly Statements and Invoices

Tracing and locating debtors

Notifying debtors of overdue accounts and payments

Recommending legal action or discontinuation of service

Working with on-online accounts and systems

Answering clients’ inquires and provide information

2006-2013 Imperial Limited

Accounting Assistant:

Assisted with preparing month-end and year-end (accruals, analysis, supplier reconciliations, audit requests, etc.)

Full Cycle invoice processing (receive, match supplier invoices, obtain invoice approvals, ensure invoice requirements are met, and enter for payment)

Batch reconciliation and review

Pursued outstanding Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities

Reconciled open purchase orders

Performed cheque runs and transmit supplier payments

Prepared and enter invoices for billing

Prepared monthly outstanding debt statements

Performed other accounting tasks as required to support the business

Responded to Employee and management inquires

Created and maintain employee records in payroll system;

Processed payroll on a semi-monthly basis;

Created records of employment and process payments for terminated employees;

Entered and maintain group insurance benefits information;

Calculated and monitor corporate savings plan contribution

Account reconciliation

Prepared Government Remittance

2005-2001 Advantage Advertising Services Limited

Assistant Accountant/ Managing Accounts Recievables

Processed daily journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations

Provided Assistance to the payroll and benefits department

Assisted with Financial Audit

Assisted senior financial staff with tasks as needed

Responded to client bill enquires, where required refer to appropriate contact for issue resolution

Ensured cash receipts are coded and entered appropriately

Performed collections through active contact and follow up with clients on due and outstanding invoices

Collaborated with Management to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance Levels.

Posted and reconciled customer payments to general Ledgers

Balanced daily Account Receivables: prepared and distributed income reports and statistics to key personnel.

Prepared monthly A/R reconciliation.

Investigated collection problems and advise customers on corporate A/R policies and procedures.

Ensured confidentiality and privacy of all financial records as they relate to the Company and its customers.

Prepared monthly statements.

Interacted professionally with external clients.

Bank Deposits

2001-1999 Triple M

Accounts Clerk

Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to entry and payment

Maintained accounts payable reports, spreadsheet and corporate accounts payable files

Prepared bi-monthly invoicing

Assisted with other accounting duties

Posted career opportunities online, screen and interview candidates, prepare offers

Oriented new employees through onboarding, administer paperwork for payroll

Maintained employees files and records

Track and record requests for time

Performed administrative functions i.e. filing, answering phones, contacting customers for missing information

Credit Card reconciliation

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