Kate McKowen-Taves

Kate McKowen-Taves is an experienced accounting professional currently serving as a GL Staff Accountant at California Giant Berry Farms since May 2021. Prior roles include Accounting Technician II at Interim, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed payroll, account reconciliations, and invoicing from July 2018 to May 2021. Previously, Kate held positions as a Financial Analyst and Cost Accountant at Enza Zaden, focusing on inventory valuation, sales forecasting, and budget analysis from October 2008 to July 2016. Early career experience includes Data Management Specialist at The Leavitt Group, where data integrity and financial reporting were key responsibilities, and Senior Accountant at Barlocker Insurance Services, managing financial close processes and various accounting functions. Kate's education in Accounting and Finance is currently in progress at Monterey Peninsula College.