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Brandy Pierre

Brandy Pierre

Arlington,TX

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven Sr. Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Financial Analyst

SpectralMD
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared financial management monthly reports
  • Developed financial models through benchmarking and process analysis
  • Credit Card reconciliation and Daily Bank Account reconciliation
  • Support in implementing yearly budget exercise for company
  • Support in updating budget 3/4 times year
  • Analysis and explanations of variances between budget and actuals or forecast and actuals
  • Implementation of corrective actions
  • Budgeting /Forecasting/Financial management
  • General Ledger Accounting and reconciliation
  • Planning of procedure implementation
  • Implementation of finance procedures
  • Preparation of report with conclusions and recommendations
  • Actions' plans follow-up
  • Participation on external audits and support resolution of audit findings
  • Other duties linked to internal control needs of company
  • Month-end / half-year / year-end closures
  • Management of Account Payables for Holding company
  • Supported Accounting team in closure process
  • Preparation of monthly Board reports (P&L/BS/AP/Budget update/explanations of variances etc.)
  • Tackled both annual and quarterly budget management tasks and developed financial models from benchmarking
  • Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement

Sr. Financial Analyst

RSG Aviation
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Reviewed complex financial accounting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficient workflow and conformity with accounting principles
  • Reviewed internal controls and security of all automated accounting applications to ensure conformity with auditing standards
  • Analyzed and report financial expenses, actuals, planning, and budgets for projects (jobs)
  • Analyzed and review proposals for any system related to financial accounting methods, policies, and procedures; recommended improvements
  • Credit Card reconciliation
  • Vendor/1099 setup and maintenance
  • Daily Bank Account Reconciliation
  • Prepared ACH/Wire scheduling and processing
  • Monthly analysis of GL Accounts
  • Reviewed and analyzing financial statements and reports
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement

Accounting Analyst

World-Class Distribution
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Cost Analysis of Services from Vendors
  • Completed Weekly cost reports, Month end reports
  • Verified 3-way matching of invoices
  • Prepared weekly/monthly/quarterly Consolidated Reports
  • Supported budget and forecasting activities
  • Tracked labor hours, Accounts Payable
  • Credit Card Reconciliations
  • Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards
  • Delivered reports to company leaders focusing on financial accounting, cost accounting and sales data to guarantee that organizational objectives aligned with daily operations management
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting

Accounts Payable Clerk/ Accounting Clerk 11 Accounting Specialist/Payroll Specialist

Various
12.1995 - 01.2018
  • Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment
  • Maintained all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files
  • Prepared analysis of accounts, as required
  • Reconciliation of employees' travel and expense reporting and PCARDS
  • Acted as liaison between corporate and branch accounts payable departments
  • Maintained all accounts payable reports and spreadsheets
  • Assisted in monthly closings
  • Prepared analysis of accounts, as required
  • Generated reports and journal entries for various department codes
  • Matched, received, and processed invoices to Purchase Orders
  • Ensured that staff were paid in timely and appropriate manner and that vendors and suppliers were paid within established time limits
  • Processed credit card payments/refunds
  • Provided timely and accurate payment processing by processing accounts payable checks semi-weekly
  • Input credit and debits to accounting system in support of payables work
  • Develop and maintain reports and files on Accounts Payable processing
  • Input general ledger entries for account changes.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes
  • Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records
  • Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records
  • Assisted manager in formulating year-end financial reports to determine financial performance of companies
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software

Education

Certification for Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis -

Rice University
Houston, TX
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

University of Hertfordshire
UK
07.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office System, Oracle, Sage, Meta- Platinum; QuickBooksPro, Microsoft Windows operating system, SAP; CostPoint; OnBase, Data Plus Hospitality; ADP, Gold, NetSuite, Oracle Concur
  • Project Planning
  • Variance Reporting
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Management
  • Preparing Models
  • Expense and Revenue Analysis
  • Annual Budgets
  • Planning and Analysis
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Administrative Support
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Consolidation Reporting
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Timeline

Sr. Financial Analyst

SpectralMD
03.2022 - 04.2023

Sr. Financial Analyst

RSG Aviation
09.2021 - 03.2022

Accounting Analyst

World-Class Distribution
02.2019 - 09.2021

Accounts Payable Clerk/ Accounting Clerk 11 Accounting Specialist/Payroll Specialist

Various
12.1995 - 01.2018

Certification for Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis -

Rice University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

University of Hertfordshire

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