Sonya Livshits
Owner and Co-Founder, Chief Service Advisor
A bookkeeping expert will contact you during business hours to discuss your needs.
Sonya Livshits
Owner and Co-Founder, Chief Service Advisor
Jacob Livshits
Co-Founder, Executive Chair
Jesse Gildesgame
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Jenn Page
Vice President
Sarada Junquera
Senior Accountant
Sarada is a highly qualified accounting expert with strong GAAP & GAAS knowledge, QuickBooks expertise, and Magna Cum Laude degrees in both Entrepreneurship and Accounting. She gained several years of experience working in a public accounting firm before taking a position as Senior Accountant at a private healthcare ministry. Her experience also includes accounting and auditing functions in healthcare, government, and a broad range of non-profit and for-profit organizations.
Jonathan Farrington
Client Service Associate Supervisor
Jonathan has almost two decades of experience, primarily in client support, IT and financial operations at financial institutions and other businesses with intense security needs. His responsibilities in these roles included batch processing, auditing, system navigation, system administration, training, and tech support. Jonathan received numerous awards for outstanding performance and exceeding clients’ expectations. At BooksTime, Jonathan handles payroll administration, accounts payable management, and account access setup.
George Mastaby
Senior Accountant
George is an accountant with over 30 years experience in senior finance & accounting leadership roles at companies of all sizes. Before coming to BooksTime, George served as Corporate Controller/Senior Vice President at Suffolk Construction (a $1.5 billion general contractor). He has also served as Regional Controller for Skanska USA, where he oversaw revenue growth from $140 million to $365 million. George has also worked in accounting roles at nonprofits, a utility company, and a family office.
George has an MBA and B.S. in accounting from Northeastern University. He also passed the Massachusetts C.P.A. examination, completed a program for financial planners at Boston University and is a notary public.
John Nocera
Accounting Consultant
John is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in senior accounting/finance roles, including a proven track record as a CFO for multiple businesses.
After getting his degree in accounting, John started his career as an Audit Manager at EY. He went on to direct the accounting and finance functions at Leica, a $1 billion manufacturer of cameras, optical equipment, and related technology. John’s other roles include 9 years as CFO for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 3 years as CFO for a large consulting firm, and 5 years as CFO for the American Veterinary Medical Association
John has significant experience with nonprofits, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of all sizes, including small e-commerce startups that sell via Shopify and Amazon. He is proficient in a variety of accounting software.
Alicia Hammersmith
Director of Client Services
Alicia is a seasoned CPA with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting. Before coming to BooksTime, Alicia worked as a Tax Manager at an accounting firm for many years, and also served as Director of Accounting at a real estate business. Alicia is also an avid traveler.
Jocelyn Painatt
Senior Accountant
Jocelyn Painatt is a Senior Accountant at BooksTime. Jocelyn, who is based in the Dallas area, is a knowledgeable CPA with a Master’s Degree in Financial Management, a diploma in US Taxation and Advanced Accounting, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Jocelyn has over a decade of experience serving in Controller roles for startups and small businesses, and also held an accounting leadership role at a major national nonprofit. Jocelyn has a high level of expertise in Excel and QuickBooks, as well as other accounting-related software.
Marisela Perez-Cruz
Client Service Associate
At BooksTime, Marisela manages key data management processes for customers. Before coming to BooksTime, Marisela gained nearly a decade of experience working with Occupational Therapy businesses, where she developed a reputation for accuracy and high-quality customer service. In addition to her work at BooksTime, Marisela currently volunteers part-time, helping organizations implement better processes and organize document storage. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Our Story: Founders and Experts | BooksTime https://www.bookstime.com
Cathi Green
Senior Accountant
Cathi Green is a Senior Accountant based in Florida. Cathi earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Alabama. Her experience includes serving as a Multi-Plant Controller for a major paper company, as well as many years providing services for small businesses as an independent consultant, including accounting, bookkeeping and financial analysis services. She also has specialized experience with medical and dental accounting. Cathi speaks Spanish, likes to travel and volunteer, and her favorite sport in the Winter Olympics is curling.
Janice Dawkins
Client Service Associate
Janice supports critical processes such as statement collection and account access setup. She has many years of experience in client service, including working for a multimillion-dollar health company, where she helped onboard new clients and provide them a great customer experience. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and loves to volunteer when she is not at work.
Carson Bybee
IT Lead
Carson’s goal is to help keep BooksTime’s IT systems running securely and efficiently. Carson is a tech-savvy Utahn with a degree in Cybersecurity, as well as Network Pro and PC Pro certifications with various other certifications in progress, including CompTIA Security+ and Linux+. Carson is familiar with PowerShell, Swift, C+ and C#, and has experience in technical support and automation projects. He earned a Secret-level government security clearance and is fluent in Spanish. Like many BooksTimers, Carson likes to volunteer: he’s a regular at the Cache Humane Society shelter.
Zubair Bashir
Senior Accountant
Zubair helps get new clients set up and supervises their services on an ongoing basis. He has both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington. Zubair has extensive experience working with small and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries including: manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, construction, and non-profit organizations, plus some exposure to real estate. He was formerly an auditor at a public accounting firm before transitioning into a controller role in the healthcare industry. Zubair lives in Texas with his cat named Mano.
Tamara Zishuk
Director of Operations
Tamara is responsible for helping to accelerate growth of the company. She has two management Masters degrees, one from the Zelikow School of Nonprofit Management and another in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Central Florida. Over the last few years, she has worked in the nonprofit world. During her time there, she has worn many hats, and brings experience in management, budgeting, fundraising, strategy creation and implementation, hiring, and employee training to BooksTime. Tamara is a huge lover of travel, and her office background changes regularly as she bounces to new cities every few months to experience new cultures, try new food, and build community everywhere she lives.
Kiran Patel
Senior Accountant
Kiran helps supervise bookkeeping services for our clients. Kiran is a double major in Finance and Accounting and Information Systems. She has over 20 years of experience in public accounting and private sector. Before joining BooksTime, she worked with real estate investment firms, private equity firms and venture capital firms while in the private sector. Kiran is based in Texas. Fun Facts: Kiran loves trying different sports. Currently she is into taekwondo, canoeing/kayaking, cycling and running. She also enjoys being a part of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Sheri Hodinko
Senior Accountant
Sheri is a Senior Accountant based in Virginia. Sheri earned her bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from Penn State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Maryland. Sheri began her career as an auditor in a public accounting firm and has extensive experience working with small companies. She has specialized experience working with law firms. A huge sports fan, you can usually find her on weekends rooting on Penn State, the Baltimore Orioles, or at her children’s various sporting events.
Kayhla Carey
Senior Accountant
Joining the BooksTime team in the capacity of Senior Accountant, Kayhla brings with her a solid academic foundation — a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Wyoming. Her extensive professional experience spans small and mid-sized businesses in diverse sectors, including construction, oil and gas services, government, law offices, and non-profit organizations. Throughout Kayhla’s career, she has undertaken pivotal roles such as Controller and Accounting Manager, showcasing a proficiency in financial management and strategic decision-making. In her free time, Kayhla spends her time planting and taking care of beautiful flower beds and coaches athletics at the local high school.
John Dawkins
Client Service Associate
John Dawkins is a CSA (Client Service Associate) located in Puerto Rico. He speaks fluent English and Spanish. Prior to BooksTime, John was working in customer service and sales handling inquiries and complaints quickly coming to resolutions to keep customers happy. John’s main focus will be supporting our client service team and handling access setup issues. In his free time, John enjoys exercising and spending time in nature.
Jazry Serrano
Client Service Associate
Jazry Serrano is a BooksTime CSA based in Puerto Rico, who specializes in payroll management. She manages employee compensation, handles deductions, and ensures accurate and timely payment. Due to her extensive experience in customer service, she has honed her adaptability in interacting with diverse clients. When not working at BooksTime, Jazry engages in volunteer work, as it is important for her to positively contribute to her community. She also enjoys frequent beach visits in her free time.
Shari Braccia
Senior Accountant
Shari Braccia is a Senior Accountant at BooksTime Inc., based out of both Connecticut and Florida. She oversees clients’ initial setup process and supervises engagements on a long-term basis. Previously, Shari served as the Assistant Controller for a healthcare consulting firm, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization. Her skill set includes proficiency in Excel, Projector and QuickBooks Online. Fun fact: Shari enjoys participating in community theater musicals.