Kenisha K. Liburd
Relocating To North Carolina
Summary
Finance professional with more than seven years of experience in financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination. Skilled in improving accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and producing clear financial insights for leadership. Experienced in fund accounting, month end close, reconciliations, and payroll administration. Known for streamlining processes, supporting cross departmental teams, and maintaining strong compliance practices in nonprofit and public sector environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Director
Elder Care Services, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
- Supported the department during leadership vacancies by handling CFO responsibilities, ensuring uninterrupted fiscal operations and timely reporting.
- Trained staff on accounting systems, internal processes, and institutional workflows to strengthen department operations.
- Oversaw the full accounts payable cycle, including review, coding, accuracy checks, compliance monitoring, and vendor communication.
- Managed invoicing, payment application, collections follow up, and reconciliations for accounts receivable.
- Analyzed vendor aging and reconciled statements to maintain clean and accurate payable reporting.
- Reviewed contract and grant billing to confirm alignment with budgeted amounts and prevent overpayments or overruns.
- Prepared documentation and schedules for the annual external audit and resolved auditor inquiries.
- Supported internal audit functions and helped strengthen internal control procedures.
- Processed bi weekly payroll, resolved payroll issues, and maintained payroll changes and adjustments.
- Prepared monthly internal and regulatory reports and provided financial insights to leadership.
- Completed business administration tasks, banking activity, and daily financial support for the agency.
Adjunct Instructor
School of Business and Industry, Florida A&M University
01.2024 - Current
- Teach multiple sections of Principles of Marketing each semester and lead classes of over forty students.
- Develop lesson plans, assessments, and case based learning activities aligned with departmental outcomes.
- Provide individualized support that improves student understanding, engagement, and performance.
- Apply analytical and problem solving approaches to address different learning styles and classroom needs.
- Participate in faculty meetings and maintain compliance with university deadlines and reporting requirements.
Junior Consultant
PwC
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Organized and prepared financial information for client annual reports and ensured accurate system entry.
- Managed payables, receivables, tax filings, deposits, and reconciliations for multiple clients.
- Processed bi weekly and monthly payrolls for twenty clients, ensuring correct hours, deductions, and adjustments.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams on audit readiness, documentation requests, and workflow improvements.
- Coordinated deadlines for client deliverables and maintained high service standards.
- Assisted with client engagement preparation, onboarding, and participation in pitch presentations.
- Supported marketing and business development strategies to expand the client base.
Education
MBA -
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2016
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budget planning and oversight
- Financial variance analysis
- Fund accounting expertise
- Audit compliance preparation
- Financial closing processes
- Accurate payroll processing
- Proficient in advanced Excel
- Experience in MIP, QuickBooks, Paychex, A4
- Effective time management
- Interdepartmental teamwork
Languages
Dutch
Professional Working
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
School of Business and Industry, Florida A&M University
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Finance Director
Elder Care Services, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Junior Consultant
PwC
10.2016 - 12.2017
MBA -
Florida A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University