ESTHER EBENEZER
Summary
Reliable, diligent and respectful professional bookkeeper with strong organizational skills and cheerful outlook.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant (Contract)
Alma Bank
Long Island City, New York
03.2026 - Current
- Utilized PeopleSoft to prepare daily reports, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Review accounts payable for accuracy and completeness.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheet.
- Utilized Image Center for centralized archiving of financial statements and documents for future reference and retrieval.
BOOKKEEPER
HOROWITZ & ULLMANN PC
New York City, NY
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Handled daily purchase orders, freight cost requests, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation for a major oil and gas client, ensuring timely transactions and accurate financial reporting,
- Managed bookkeeping for diverse clients using QuickBooks Desktop and Online, and Thomson Reuters NetClient CS.
- Handled in-house firm's accounts payable department.
- Executed month-end closing activities to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Processed quarterly and annual W-2s and 1099s through YEARLIE for compliance.
- Submitted payroll returns, including sales tax returns, for state and federal requirements.
- Prepared financial statements for review by accountants and CPAs.
BOOKKEEPER
VISTA LIC HOTEL- BW PREMIER
Long Island City, NY
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed daily financial transactions for 90-room hotel, Rooftop Cafe, and In-House Cafe to ensure operational efficiency.
- Utilized M3 Accounting Core, QuickBooks, Excel Worksheets for efficient accounting processes.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions to support consistent cash flow.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges, and sales entries to enhance cash management.
- Performed month-end closing activities and generated reports for management review.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors, maintaining accurate financial records and strengthening vendor relationships.
OFFICE MANAGER & BOOKKEEPER
INEMER, COHEN & WOLF LLP
New York City, NY
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Utilized QuickBooks Desktop & Online, Lacerte Tax Software for financial management.
- Handled in-house firm's accounts payable and receivable and partner's credit cards.
- Performed bookkeeping, reconciling bank statements, monthly, quarterly and annual closing procedures for multiple clients to be reviewed by accountants and CPAs.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Maintained organized filing system to ensure easy access to documents.
MINISTRY ASSISTANT & CHAPLAIN
EVANGEL CHURCH
Long Island City , NY
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Managed communications for ministry and 9 Million Reasons Food Pantry.
- Facilitator of Adult Youth Group and was part of Worship Team.
- Planned weekly Children's Bible classes and curriculum.
- Created and implemented new programs to engage children in the church community.
- Entered and updated church-related information in Church Community Builder, enhancing organizational efficiency and Care Ministry.
- Assisted with preparation of Sunday Bulletins.
- Provided customer service to create warm and welcoming experiences.
- Facilitated We Speak NYC by providing English language conversation classes.
- Assisted Accounting Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & BOOKKEEPER-PT
GUTH DECONZO CONSULTING ENGINEERS
New York City, NY
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated mailing, data entry, filing, and other administrative functions.
- Coordinated project budgets, expense tracking, drafts, and invoices among engineers, and managers to establish new project numbers and phases using BQE CORE.
- Collaborated with Accounts Departments to process payments, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, and month-end financials.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases for efficient tracking, analysis, and reporting.
TAX ASSOCIATE- Seasonal
H&R BLOCK
Astoria, New York
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained & certified to prepare individual tax returns.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER
EVANGEL CHURCH
Long Island City, New York
10.2023 - Current
- Planned weekly Bible classes and developed curriculum to enhance children's spiritual growth.
- Created and implemented programs that increased children's participation in church activities.
MINISTRY ASSISTANT
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF URBAN MINISTRY
Astoria, NY
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed communications for ministry while performing other administrative and ministry related duties
- Planned class and ministry schedules, for nine-month Urban Leadership training program.
- Led orientation and training sessions, providing insights into urban and cross-cultural ministry.
- Collaborated with organizations to schedule outreach programs.
- Facilitated and led worship services to enhance community engagement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Management
University of Madras
India05.1999
Master's Degree - Accounting & Management
University of Madras
India04.2002
Chaplain -
Chaplains Association of New York
02.2026
Federal Income Tax Certification -
H & R Block
11.2022
Advanced Quickbooks Online Certification -
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY02.2026
Payroll Certification -
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYCPA Exam -
NASBA
02.2026
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office, word, outlook and intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Good Organizational and management skills
- Operate basic Office equipment with ease
- Easily adaptable to new software,
- Quick learning ability
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service expertise
- Data entry accuracy
- QuickBooks proficiency
Timeline
Staff Accountant (Contract)
Alma Bank
03.2026 - Current
BOOKKEEPER
HOROWITZ & ULLMANN PC
12.2024 - 01.2026
BOOKKEEPER
VISTA LIC HOTEL- BW PREMIER
04.2024 - 12.2024
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER
EVANGEL CHURCH
10.2023 - Current
OFFICE MANAGER & BOOKKEEPER
INEMER, COHEN & WOLF LLP
09.2023 - 04.2024
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & BOOKKEEPER-PT
GUTH DECONZO CONSULTING ENGINEERS
11.2022 - 04.2023
TAX ASSOCIATE- Seasonal
H&R BLOCK
11.2022 - 04.2023
MINISTRY ASSISTANT & CHAPLAIN
EVANGEL CHURCH
02.2019 - 10.2023
MINISTRY ASSISTANT
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF URBAN MINISTRY
10.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Management
University of Madras
Master's Degree - Accounting & Management
University of Madras
Chaplain -
Chaplains Association of New York
Federal Income Tax Certification -
H & R Block
Advanced Quickbooks Online Certification -
LaGuardia Community College
Payroll Certification -
LaGuardia Community College
CPA Exam -
NASBA