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Lismeyri Henriquez

Bronx,NY

Summary

Results-driven Accounting Manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing, and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations, and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious, and methodical in approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager/AP Consultant

Safe Horizon, Inc
11.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data, and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports, and updated internal files.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses, and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Maintained great communication with funders, contract managers, and internal stakeholders
  • Assisted in conversion of migration of financial system to cloud-based.
  • Aided Accounts Payable department with creating and implementing policies and procedures, in addition to any issues in financial system.

Director of Accounts Payable

Safe Horizon, Inc
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Developed and implemented new processes to continually improve effectiveness and efficiency of department and increase staff accountability.
  • Generated and filed 1099s
  • Responsible for weekly payment process of 200 vendors and government programs such as DOVE & Restitution.
  • Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for two staff members.
  • Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spending, and forecasting.

Accounts Payable Manager

Safe Horizon, Inc
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 600 invoices per month.
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Positively interacted with all partners, employees, and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.

Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist

Safe Horizon, Inc
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Microsoft Dynamic NAV financial management system.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Inspection & Oversight

John Jay College
New York, NY
12.2025

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Baruch College
New York, NY
12.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, including Pivot Table & V Lookup
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks , Microsoft Dynamic NAV and CLE System
  • Funds Allocation
  • Budget Development
  • Payment Collection
  • Budget Projections
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Year-End Closings
  • AP and AR Management
  • Expense Allocation
  • Petty Cash Management

Timeline

Accounting Manager/AP Consultant

Safe Horizon, Inc
11.2022 - Current

Director of Accounts Payable

Safe Horizon, Inc
06.2021 - 11.2022

Accounts Payable Manager

Safe Horizon, Inc
11.2020 - 06.2021

Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist

Safe Horizon, Inc
09.2019 - 11.2020

Master of Public Administration - Inspection & Oversight

John Jay College

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Baruch College
Lismeyri Henriquez