LaToya McGrady
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager with proven success in financial reporting, budget management, and GAAP compliance. Expertise in internal controls and vendor negotiation supports accurate financial closings and optimized resource allocation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Manager
Brave New World Services
St. Petersburg, Florida
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed monthly financial closings and reconciliations for accurate reporting.
- Supervised payroll processing to ensure timely employee payments.
- Implemented budgeting processes to optimize resource allocation across departments.
- Analyzed variances in financial statements to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided guidance to junior accountants on complex technical issues related to GAAP principles.
- Implemented internal controls over accounting processes to protect company assets from fraud or misappropriation.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements for review by executive management team.
Accounting Team Lead
IMS Transport Solutions
Eatontown, New Jersey
07.2004 - 07.2021
- Provided guidance and support to staff members regarding accounting practices, processes, and procedures.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Maintained relationships with vendors while negotiating favorable terms and conditions.
- Addressed customer inquiries relating to billing issues or discrepancies promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budget management
- GAAP compliance
- Internal controls
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Vendor negotiation
- Online Quickbooks
- Desktop Quickbooks
- Sage Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Class Rank 4.0
- Awarded Honor Society
Timeline
Senior Accounting Manager
Brave New World Services
08.2024 - 02.2026
Accounting Team Lead
IMS Transport Solutions
07.2004 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kean University