Luisa Toro
Philadelphia
Summary
Senior Accounting & Finance professional with 30+ years of experience leading revenue and expense reconciliations, cash management, subsystem integrations, and audit. Known for strengthening financial controls, resolving complex discrepancies, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. Skilled in implementing new financial technologies, managing fraud-prevention processes, and delivering clear, data-driven reporting. Bachelor of Science in Finance with honors.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
05.2014 - 03.2026
- Reconciled revenue and expense general ledger accounts in collaboration with multiple departments and adjusted accounts as needed - supported Finance & Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
- Completed cash reconciliations for multiple checking accounts – Operating, Credit Cards, American Express, Direct Loans, and wire payments.
- Posted complex adjusting journal entries following revenue and expense account reconciliations.
- Reconciled Accounts Receivable balance monthly, completed follow up work on aging account receivables accounts.
- Assisted in adopting new technologies, played a key role in identifying and resolving issues during and after implementation. Financial databases launched: ACI and Stripe credit card clearing houses.
- Monitored and reconciled subsystem integrations - completed adjustments as needed.
- Prepared Ad Hoc reports as requested by multiple teams, reports centered on varied business scenarios.
- Managed Positive Pay, a banking online fraud protection services, paid or rejected payments. Submitted claims for fraud activity or credit card disputes. Alerted Finance team of any fraudulent activity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize accounting workflows and resolve discrepancies effectively.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Finance Assistant
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Worked as a freelancer and completed finance tasks as requested by Finance Team.
Financial Analyst Associate
Knowledgepoint 360 Group
01.2000 - 11.2011
- Reviewed proposals for new business and adjusted as needed following client specs.
- Projected future sales and updated sales forecast reports weekly for distribution to senior management.
- Prepared and processed all invoices – invoices calculated included USA and international foreign currency.
- Performed financial analysis following project completion and prepared variance analysis; budgeted costs to realized costs.
- Integrated end of month adjustments, including posting and batching journal entries.
- Assisted with financial audits by external auditors.
- Traveled to Puerto Rico to support staff and faculty in an Advisory Board Meeting.
Accounting Assistant
Popular Bank – Finance Department
03.1993 - 03.1999
- Assisted customers with opening time deposit accounts and retirement accounts.
- Interacted with customers and branch personnel in a professional manner.
- Reconciled system of operation and general ledger - posted adjustments as needed for daily cash transactions.
- Traveled to Florida and California to assist with acquisitions of new branches.
- Increased profits by participating in Total Quality Management Program – a process improvement program. Obtained a more efficient operational system and received an Excellence Award for my work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey05-2014
Skills
- CampusVue Legacy
- Anthology
- Stripe
- Authorizenet
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
- Oracle
- Integration Manager
- Suralink
- Deltek Costpoint
- Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Google sheets
- General ledger accounting
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Intercompany transactions
- General ledger management
- Deferred revenue accounting
- Journal entry posting
- Accounts payable management
- Journal entry preparation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Year-end closing
- Month-end closing
Timeline
Senior Accountant
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
05.2014 - 03.2026
Finance Assistant
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
11.2012 - 04.2014
Financial Analyst Associate
Knowledgepoint 360 Group
01.2000 - 11.2011
Accounting Assistant
Popular Bank – Finance Department
03.1993 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Finance
New Jersey City University