KINJO SHERPA
Jackson Heights
Summary
Accounts Payable leader with 10+ years supporting retail/luxury environments across multi-entity operations. Skilled in full-cycle AP, PO/non-PO processing, 2-/3-way matching, GL/cost center allocation, exception resolution, vendor management, payment batches (ACH/wire/check), and audit-ready documentation. Known for clearing backlogs, improving AP processes, and delivering accurate work under tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
New York, NY
07.2022 - 02.2026
- Managed invoicing, deposits, and receivables follow-up; maintained organized documentation and client records.
AP Manager
SMCP USA Inc.
New York, NY
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Cleared invoice backlog (Jan–Apr 2022) within first month by triaging aged items and driving approvals.
- Streamlined scanning/archiving and led paperless initiative for digital invoice storage and faster retrieval.
- Integrated OPEX and CAPEX invoices with accurate GL allocation; supported clean month-end accounting.
- Managed weekly payment batches (wire/ACH/check) and strengthened vendor relationships through timely payments.
AP Supervisor
Comme des Garçons / Dover Street Market
New York, NY
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Reconciled and cleaned AP aging across three companies; investigated open items and documented resolutions.
- Developed/maintained AP procedures and internal controls; improved electronic processing and reduced paper.
- Supervised AP team and coordinated with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and meet close deadlines.
- Supported month-end AP close to ensure timely financial reporting and audit-ready records.
AP Associate
Valentino Fashion Group USA, Inc.
New York, NY
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Owned month-end AP close for duties, freight, and inventory across Valentino USA, VFG Canada, and Balmain USA.
- Implemented Kyriba electronic payments to reduce check volume and strengthen payment controls.
- Implemented LSMW for batch invoice processing to increase throughput and accuracy in SAP.
- Supported Balmain USA AP transition from QuickBooks to SAP; provided oversight and support to Balmain AP associate.
- Advanced digital invoice/document storage initiatives (DocuLink / OpenText) to reduce paper and improve retrieval.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations; investigated variances and resolved open items with clear documentation.
- Prepared audit-ready support for internal/external auditors and assisted with accruals/JEs for close.
Inventory Manager / Shipping Administrator
KHR Jewels, Inc.
New York, NY
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Maintained high-integrity inventory and shipping documentation; investigated discrepancies and ensured accurate records.
Sales Support / Mailroom Assistant
Shah Diamonds Inc.
New York, NY
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Supported office operations involving confidential documents and time-sensitive processing; maintained organized records.
Education
GED -
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
Washington, DC07.2009
Skills
- Full-cycle AP: invoice intake, validation, approvals workflow, posting, and filing
- Matching & coding: PO/non-PO invoices, 2-/3-way match, GL coding, cost center allocation
- Payments: Kyriba/e-payments, batch processing, wires/ACH/checks, remittance support
- Close & reconciliation: AP aging cleanup, bank reconciliation, accruals, month-end close
- Controls & audit: documentation standards, digital invoice storage, internal/external audit support
- Systems: SAP, Oracle, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Kyriba, Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables)
TOOLS & LANGUAGES
Languages: English (Advanced), Nepali (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent)
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
07.2022 - 02.2026
AP Manager
SMCP USA Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
AP Supervisor
Comme des Garçons / Dover Street Market
01.2021 - 11.2021
AP Associate
Valentino Fashion Group USA, Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2020
Inventory Manager / Shipping Administrator
KHR Jewels, Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2016
Sales Support / Mailroom Assistant
Shah Diamonds Inc.
12.2011 - 07.2014
GED -
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School