Cynthia C. Dizon
Norwalk,USA
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with over 18 years of experience managing full-cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Skilled in streamlining financial operations, reconciling complex accounts, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit and higher education policies. Adept at leading teams, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging ERP systems to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. Committed to supporting the mission of higher education through strong financial stewardship and operational excellence
Diligent AP/AR Manager with strong background in managing accounts payable processes and ensuring timely and accurate payments. Proven track record of reducing discrepancies and enhancing efficiency through process improvements. Demonstrated expertise in vendor relations and team leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE
09.2004 - Current
- Monitors daily banking activity, initiate internal fund transfers, and prepare related journal entries
- Ensures compliance with internal procedures and controls
- Assists Controller with annual budget, special projects and research as needed
- Manages accounting staff responsible for student billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions including vendor budget coding
- Collaborates with cross-functional departments to maintain accurate records and support institutional compliance and reporting needs
- Works with Financial Aid on student disbursements and refunds and monitor student enrollment
- Produces financial aid and other grant related reconciliations as needed
- Coordinates with Development team on events and donation/gift entry and reporting
- Supervises a team of accounting staff, providing training on AR/AP best practices and ERP system use.
- Performes monthly reconciliations of prepaid allocations and accrual accounts, including employee benefits, bond amortization, deferred revenue schedules.
- Preparation of year end 1099 and 1098-T tax forms
- Assist with year-end audit
Accounts Payable Manager
Southern California Institute of Architecture
09.2018 - 09.2024
- Oversaw full-cycle AP, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and timely disbursements.
- Manages the full-cycle accounts payable process including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment disbursement, and expense reimbursements.
- Implemented electronic approval workflows, reducing invoice turnaround time by 30%.
- Serves as liaison with vendors, resolving payment discrepancies and maintaining positive relationships.
- Maintained AP aging reports and monitor outstanding liabilities for accurate financial reporting
- Ensured compliance with IRS 1099 reporting and institutional procurement policies.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 80invoices per month.
- Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Southern California Institute of Architecture
09.2018 - 09.2024
- Hands-on and diverse experience in all areas of Student Accounts including: Student Billing, maintaining student account balances, deposits, payment plans, processing of Student refund checks in compliance with Title IV Funding
- Managed student account billing and collections, ensuring timely posting of tuition and fees in compliance with institutional policies.
- Improved AR aging by reducing past-due balances through proactive outreach and payment plan structuring.
- Reconciled tuition, scholarships, and grants across multiple funding sources.
- Reconciled AR clearing accounts related to tuition and financial aid loan, grants, scholarships transactions
- Managed third-party billing and invoicing for external sponsors (e.g., VA, Saudi, Kuwait, Fulbright, etc.)
- Preparation of student 1098-T year end taxes
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Implemented new collection strategies that led to the recovery of lost revenue.
- Analyzed aging reports and provided recommendations for improving collections efforts.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of San Carlos
Philippines01.1987
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable software
- Onboarding and training
- Team oversight
- Proficient in Jenzabar ERP software
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Southern California Institute of Architecture
09.2018 - 09.2024
Accounts Receivable Manager
Southern California Institute of Architecture
09.2018 - 09.2024
Accounting Manager
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE
09.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of San Carlos
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