Pranisa (MINT) Ward
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Finance professional with expertise in lease accounting and financial reporting. Demonstrates leadership in optimizing workflows and enhancing system functionality, ensuring compliance and accuracy in month-end and year-end reconciliations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Loan Account II
AgWest Farm Credit
Rocklin, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Lead loan accountant and primary point of contact for lease accounting, ensure portfolio accuracy through effective use of Salesforce, DNA, Odessa, and Microsoft Office.
- Process ACH, wire, check, and international transactions; manage monthly recurring lease processes and dispositions; investigate and resolve discrepancies; maintain general ledger accounts and perform daily reconciliations to ensure balance sheet integrity.
- Lead month-end and year-end reconciliations, executing journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Manage projects and improvement initiatives, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for workflow enhancements and reporting, leading to optimized system functionality.
- Act as the main system-testing liaison during North-South team integration, identifying issues, proposing solutions, and implementing process improvements to optimize workflows and program changes.
- Train and mentor team members while updating procedures and internal controls to maintain compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Maintain senior-level accountability across all duties, ensuring adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable)
DenMat Holdings, LLC
Lompoc, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Processed payments, lockbox deposits, wire transfers, and credit card settlements (domestic & international).
- Managed customer accounts in AS400 and Salesforce, including invoicing, credit/debit memos, and account adjustments.
- Conducted cash reconciliations, handled bad debt write-offs, and ensured accurate event billing.
Application Specialist
Aloha United Way
Honolulu, HI
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Acted as client liaison for Household Hardship Relief Fund (HHRF), processing applications for state housing assistance programs to facilitate timely support.
- Reviewed applications and addressed applicant inquiries to ensure clarity and satisfaction in the application process.
Property Management / Accounting Assistant
STARTS International Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported accounting tasks including processing deposits, managing accounts payable, and performing bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
- Managed reservations, payments, rental agreements, and conducted property inspections to ensure compliance and tenant satisfaction.
- Created marketing materials, brochures, and property videos to enhance online visibility and attract potential tenants.
Mailroom Clerk
Hawai’i Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Sorted packages and coordinated mail distribution across departments, ensuring timely delivery to support daily operations
Accounting Intern
Nikkan San
Honolulu, HI
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Entered accounting data and created invoices using QuickBooks.
- Assisted with client communications, deliveries, and document preparation.
Education
BSBA - Finance
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05-2019
Skills
- Salesforce
- DNA
- Odessa
- AS400
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Journal entries
- Lease accounting
- Loan accounting
- Accounting reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- Team management
- Collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Training & Development
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Research
Awards
- Hawai'i Pacific University Ohana Academic Scholarship
- Hawai'i Pacific University Women’s Golf Athletic Scholarship
- Hawai'i Pacific University MVP Awards 2016–2019
- National College Athletic Honor Society
- AgWest Farm Credit - Multiple 'Making a Difference' awards throughout the years, culminating in the 2025 award presented at the annual all-staff meeting for outstanding contributions and impact
Timeline
Loan Account II
AgWest Farm Credit
09.2021 - Current
Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable)
DenMat Holdings, LLC
02.2021 - 09.2021
Application Specialist
Aloha United Way
10.2020 - 12.2020
Property Management / Accounting Assistant
STARTS International Hawaii
02.2019 - 07.2020
Mailroom Clerk
Hawai’i Pacific University
05.2018 - 05.2019
Accounting Intern
Nikkan San
05.2018 - 08.2018
BSBA - Finance
Hawaii Pacific University