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Latoya Wiley

Richmond Hill,GA

Summary

Seasoned finance professional with 12 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis, seeking a Finance Analyst role. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations from previous roles as Senior Accountant and Treasury Analyst. Proven ability in managing financial operations, implementing cost and productivity enhancement strategies, and conducting comprehensive financial analysis.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Citi Trends
Pooler, GA
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
  • Streamlined financial reporting with new accounting software and automated tasks.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
  • Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy, employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
  • Contributed to policy development, recommending changes to improve financial procedures and controls.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.

Senior Accountant

Fuji Vegetable Oil
Savannah, GA
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Manages and reports on fixed assets and other financial data to ensure accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
  • Achieved significant cost savings, negotiating favorable terms with long-term vendors.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing payment cycle times by automating invoice processing.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Enhanced inter-departmental collaboration, coordinating closely with sales team to align financial strategies.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Boosted team productivity with introduction of cloud-based accounting software.
  • Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
  • Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Optimized cash flow management, carefully scheduling outgoing payments to coincide with receivable cycles.

Senior Staff Accountant

Firmenich
Brunswick, GA
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive financial analysis, which informed strategic budgeting and forecasting decisions for senior management.

Director of Finance and Administration

Palmetto Breeze Transit
Bluffton, South Carolina
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed comprehensive Accounting and Administration operations, leading a six-member team and collaborating with multiple departments, focusing on areas such as Accounts Payable, Compliance, Payroll, and Human Resources.

Senior Tax Accountant

Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, Georgia
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed an end-to-end accounting cycle, including data collection, document preparation, report finalization, and book closure, ensuring accurate financial record maintenance.

Treasury Analyst

Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, Georgia
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed accounts payable and executed general ledger and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy within monthly sales and used tax returns.

Staff Accountant III

PAR SYSTEMS / JERED LLC
Brunswick, Georgia
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Conducted in-depth business operational trend analysis and anticipated obligations to produce precise financial forecasts.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -

Herzing College
Atlanta, GA
12.2012

Skills

  • Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Cash Management
  • Fixed Assets
  • WBS Project
  • Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Etc)
  • Understanding of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (SOX)
  • Sap
  • Blackline
  • Asc 606
  • Capex
  • Variance Analysis
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger
  • Ap/Ar
  • Property and Excise Taxes
  • Knowledge of Financial Statements
  • Budget Administration
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Biweekly Payroll
  • Tax Law Understanding-Global
  • Vat
  • Training and Development
  • Staff Oversight
  • Records Management Procedures
  • Monthly Reporting
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Invoice Statements
  • Manpower Planning
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Internal controls
  • Consolidation accounting
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Payroll processing
  • Staff oversight
  • Tax preparation
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Financial reporting
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Policy enforcement
  • Revenue recognition
  • Recordkeeping
  • General ledger management
  • Generally accepted accounting principles

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Citi Trends
02.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

Fuji Vegetable Oil
01.2023 - 10.2023

Senior Staff Accountant

Firmenich
02.2022 - 04.2023

Director of Finance and Administration

Palmetto Breeze Transit
11.2019 - 11.2020

Senior Tax Accountant

Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2018 - 03.2019

Treasury Analyst

Gulfstream Aerospace
04.2015 - 03.2018

Staff Accountant III

PAR SYSTEMS / JERED LLC
01.2010 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -

Herzing College

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