LYRAIDA AFANADOR
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in supporting technology-driven, multi-entity financial environments. Expertise in cloud-based ERP systems, high-volume transaction processing, payment platform reconciliation, and audit-ready reporting. Skilled at bridging finance and technology by translating complex financial data into actionable insights for cross-functional teams. Excels in fast-paced, evolving fintech and digital-first organizations, driving efficiency and innovation through strategic financial management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior/Staff Accountant
Independent Accounting Consultant
Miami, FL
01.2012 - Current
- Supported fintech-style, multi-entity accounting environments, managing high-volume transactions across cloud-based ERP systems.
- Reconciled payment platform activity (including Stripe) to general ledger records, ensuring accuracy across integrated systems.
- Applied GAAP to transaction-based and service-driven revenue models, supporting accurate timing and classification of revenue.
- Analyzed large datasets from multiple systems to identify discrepancies, root causes, and process improvements.
- Partnered with operations and technology teams to improve accounting workflows and system efficiency.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation and internal controls in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Translated complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Staff Accountant
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
Miami, FL
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Supported accounting operations in a high-volume, regulated financial environment requiring strong internal controls.
- Performed reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit preparation aligned with GAAP standards.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve system and data discrepancies impacting financial reporting.
- Maintained detailed documentation supporting compliance, transparency, and audit readiness.
- Government & Non-Profit Accounting
- Grant Compliance & Cost Tracking
- Grant Reporting Support
- Regulatory & Funding Compliance
- Audit & Compliance Documentation
- Cross-Department Financial Coordination
Staff Accountant
Codina Group
Coral Gables, FL
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Supported accounting operations for a commercial real estate development and construction environment, including multi-project and multi-entity structures.
- Assisted with construction cost tracking, including job cost accounting, allocation of direct and indirect costs, and monitoring project budgets against actual expenditures.
- Supported development-phase accounting activities, including capitalization of construction costs, tracking of soft costs, and coordination with project managers on cost reporting.
- Processed AP related to contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring accurate coding to projects, cost categories, and general ledger accounts.
- Assisted with draw schedules, contract tracking, and payment applications, supporting timely and accurate disbursements.
- Reconciled project-level accounting records to the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Supported SOC audit preparation through detailed documentation, reconciliations, and internal control support.
- Collaborated with construction, development, and operations teams to ensure financial data accuracy and alignment with project timelines.
- Maintained organized, audit-ready documentation supporting compliance, reporting, and internal controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
Río PiedrasSkills
- Cloud Accounting & ERP: NetSuite, Dynamics NAV, QuickBooks, FloQast
- Payments & Platforms: Stripe, digital payment reconciliation, transaction-based revenue
- Automation & Controls: Workflow optimization, system integrations, internal controls
- Financial Operations: GL accounting, AP/AR, accruals, prepaids, amortization
- Data & Reconciliation: High-volume transaction matching, variance analysis, exception handling
- Compliance & Reporting: GAAP compliance, audit support, documentation standards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Finance, operations, product, and technology teams
- Communication: Explaining financial data to non-accounting stakeholders
Timeline
Senior/Staff Accountant
Independent Accounting Consultant
01.2012 - Current
Staff Accountant
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
01.2005 - 01.2011
Staff Accountant
Codina Group
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico