2eLISSETTE RIVERA
18711 NW 84` Place, #404 305.972.4131
Hialeah, FL 33015 lissetterivera @bellsouth.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dynamic Finance and Accounting Professional with extensive experience in Forecasting, Analysis and
General Accounting. Proactive and results - oriented with a strong work ethic and the ability to interface
with others at all levels. Detailed oriented, with strong analytical skills used in effective decision- making,
able to work independently within fast paced environments. Fluent in English and Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, South Miami, Florida
2009 - Present
Purchasing Manager
• Obtains competitive quotations from vendors; analyzes responses to determine lowest and best
vendor; prepares and places purchases orders.
• Monitors and follows up on pending purchase orders
• Interview vendors regarding commodity applicability to agency use.
• Consults with departments personnel on purchasing needs for the City.
• Conducts vendor product or facility research, obtaining and analyzing data to forecast future price
trends to determine'availability of products, to review new products and evaluate substitutions as
well as performing life cycle cost analysis
• Researches price agreements and verifies terms and conditions
• Maintains all purchasing records and generates reports as required.
• Responsible for all administrative functions within the department
• Review, analyzes and solves highly complex purchasing problems and transactions.
• Assist Departments and monitor vendor selection information and expenditures for compliance
with City policy and to report to the City Commission as required.
• Responsible of citywide purchasing. Making sure that each purchase is done in compliance with
the City Charter and the Florida Statutes.
• Prepare and assist in Request for Proposals and Bids.
• Review all requests for payment for policy compliance and processing of payment.
• Maintain and monitor city -wide fixed assets and inventory control.
• Administer and issuing permits for special events.
• Supervise Procurement Specialist and Central Service Specialist.
BANCO SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL, Miami, Florida 2004-2008
Accounting Supervisor
Prepared weekly and monthly General Ledger Reconciliations.
• Prepared, and analyzed monthly forecasts.
Assisted preparing personnel budget and analyzed variances.
Prepared general ledger entries including closing entries.
• Analyzed expenses and explained variances.
• Analyzed expenses assuring proper reporting.
Reconciled payroll tax such as Quarterly Federal Tax, State Tax and City Tax Reports with
General Ledger.
• Assisted AVP throughout month and year -end closing.
Reviewed semi - monthly payroll for over 400 employees.
LISSETTE RIVERA
Two
BRICKELL MOTORS, Miami, Florida 2002-2004
Assistant Controller -Human Resources
• Processed in -house bi- weekly payroll.
• Prepared end of month closing entries.
• Prepared monthly commissions.
• Prepared Monthly Accounts reconciliation.
• Supervised administrative staff.
Recruited potential employees.
• Administered screening tests and checked references.
• Provided new hires orientation, including completion of all required paperwork, and government
requirements.
• Handled all terminations including exit interview and required documentation.
• Maintained all employee benefit programs including competitive bids for medical, life, and dental
insurance.
CONSULTANT BINSTOCK RUBEN & ELLZEY, PA, Miami, Florida 2002
• Handled full cycle of payables coding, vouching, releasing checks.
• Recorded client's accounts receivables transactions.
• Performed daily, weekly, and monthly Reconciliations.
• Processed payroll and payroll taxes.
Performed end of month closing entries, including the preparation of financial statements.
HAMILTON BANK, Miami, Florida 2000-2002
Financial Analyst
• Determined the accuracy and adequacy of collateral through the monthly monitoring of accounts
receivable and inventory reports.
Analyzed receivables, letter of credit receivables, borrowing base certificates used as collateral.
Assured that collateral balances were adequate.
• Verified that loans were properly insured.
Investigated discrepancies relating to receivables, inventory and collateral availability.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Forensic Accounting, Saint Thomas University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft applications • D -3000 • AS400 • Solomon • Creative Solutions • Reynolds and
Reynolds • Great Plains Solutions • QuickBooks • Peachtree