Laura Toras

Background

About Laura Toras

I am a finance and accounting professional with experience supporting multi-site operations across clinical research, bulk liquid storage, and automotive industries. Known for being detail-driven, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, I specialize in AP/AR, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and P&L analysis. I thrive in complex environments, streamline financial operations, and leverage tools like QuickBooks, Google Sheets, and AI/LLMs (ChatGPT) to solve challenges quickly.In my most recent role as Senior Finance Associate at DelRicht Clinical Research, I:• Managed AP/AR and invoicing across 33 clinical sites, ensuring accuracy and reducing aging balances.• Prepared revenue accrual adjustments and supported P&L reviews (YOY/QOQ), identifying GL coding inconsistencies and improving reporting accuracy.• Partnered with legal and executive leadership to assemble compliance packages for federal contracts and settlements.• Built finance trackers, clarified overhead applications, and streamlined processes to reduce errors and rework.• Leveraged large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to research accounting treatments, draft communications, and solve challenges quickly.Beyond technical skills, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and identifying process improvements that save time and reduce risk. My toolkit includes QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets (advanced formulas, pivots), Microsoft Dynamics GP, Blackline, Treasury Management Systems, and CRIO.I am currently open to new opportunities in roles such as Senior Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant, or Financial Analyst — where I can bring my mix of accounting operations, reporting, and problem-solving to drive both accuracy and efficiency.