Accomplished accounting professional prepared for senior-level responsibilities in financial operations. Expertise in overseeing financial records, budget preparation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Known for strong collaboration with teams to achieve financial goals and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in financial software and analytical problem-solving. Highly competent start to finish Account Payable Manager with extensive experience developing and managing both people and system improving cash flows and exceeding company goals. Possess Strong work ethic, attention to detail, effective leadership skills, strong time management and organizational skills including ability to multi-task.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Accounting Associates
Jones Lang LaSalle America
06.2018 - 10.2024
Managing the accounts receivable department
Tracking and collecting payments from tenants
Reconciling tenant’s ledger accounts and resolving billing discrepancies
Maintain accurate and up to date general ledger accounts
Record transactions accurately and ensure that financial statements are accurate
Review leases and leasing activity to ensure accurate billing, process any additional tenant invoices for utilities and tenant services
Review and bill tenants recurring charges and billing adjustments, perform tenant ledger reconciliations, and monitor tenant collections
Record payment receipts, monitor and reconcile cash activities including monthly reconciliation and month-end closes, analysis, deposits, wires and interact daily with tenants
Ensuring that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow up on all outstanding checks
Year-end reconciliation process - CAM, percentage rent, trash and utility true-up
Assist with annual budget preparation
Collaborating with department managers to develop accurate budget forecasts, monitoring actual spending against the budget and recommending adjustments as necessary
Provide timely and accurate recognition revenue in compliance with contract terms
Responsible for the monthly revenue reconciliation as well as ensuring accurate recognition of revenue in compliance with contract terms
Produce and analyze monthly Management Executive Committee variance reports
Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide explanations for significant fluctuations
Escalates any financial issues to management
Coordinate and support external and internal audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries
Reconciled complex bank statements for multiple accounts each month, carefully tracking transactions and ensuring accuracy.
Resolved client concerns regarding financial matters promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
Consistently met deadlines for monthly closing activities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Addressed and resolved complex and unexpected variances.
Accounts Payable Manager/Junior Accountant
Colony NorthStar Advisors LLC/Digital Bridge
03.2007 - 01.2018
Manage the firm T&E statements in Concur application and then post to MRI Ledger
Managed the accounts payable department by overseeing timely and accurate invoice processing and payments
Create Standard operating procedures for new manual processes on non-system business
Evaluate policies and procedures of the firm and recommend any changes where necessary
Maintain and enhance all internal controls regarding the Accounts Payable Department and disbursements functions and ensure the appropriate checks and balances are in place
Assisted with the implantation of new accounting systems from Avid Xchange and MRI to Yardi Voyager and Payscan
Trained users and served as a primary troubleshooter on the new system
Managed and assigned workflow for electronic and exception invoices
Created accrual report and performed month end and quarterly closing in a timely manner including outstanding checks and corporate card reconciliation
Review all check requests, vendor invoices and expense reports for accuracy, proper approval and general ledger coding
Processed manual bank wire through bank portal for invoice payments
Assisted accountants in booking manual entries to reconcile bank statements
Process daily bank/cash receipt deposits
Ensures proper reconciliation of A/P aging and resolves open issues within A/P guidelines and controls
Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
Major - Accounting
Monroe
Bronx, NY
01.2006
Skills
AvidXchange
MRI
Yardi
MS Excel
MS Word
QuickBooks Pro
Month end close
Bank reconciliation
Accounts receivable management
Accounts payable
Accounting and bookkeeping
Certification
Leadership in the Corporate World
Time Management
Havard Business School Online, CORe: Credential of Readiness, 11/01/24, 03/31/25
Professional Competencies
Proficient in AvidXchange
MRI
Yardi
MS Excel
MS Word
QuickBooks Pro
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr Accounting Associates
Jones Lang LaSalle America
06.2018 - 10.2024
Accounts Payable Manager/Junior Accountant
Colony NorthStar Advisors LLC/Digital Bridge
03.2007 - 01.2018
Leadership in the Corporate World
Time Management
Havard Business School Online, CORe: Credential of Readiness, 11/01/24, 03/31/25
Major - Accounting
Monroe
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