Senior Accountant Payroll Manager
Resume:
Arlington, Texas *****
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
December 2000
CERTIFICATIONS
●QuickBooks ProAdvisor
●Certified Payroll Manager
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
●Xero
●Bill.com
●BambooHR
●Fresh Books
●Gusto Payroll
●Sage Intact
●Drake Tax
●QuickBooks Payroll
●ADP RUN
●Paychex
●JD Edwards Enterprise One
●Payroll Relief
●QuickBooks Online
●Thomson Reuters Ultra-tax CS
●Oracle NetSuite ERP
●Lacerte Tax Software
SOFT SKILLS
●Teamwork
●Collaboration
●Leadership
●Persistence
●Time Management
●Planning
●Delegation
●Adaptability
●Communication
●Problem Solving
●Work Ethic
●Attention to detail
●Been working remotely since 2021
AFFILIATIONS
1)American Accounting Association
(AAA)
2)National Association of Certified
Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)
3)National Association of Tax
Professionals (NATP)
4)American Payroll Association (APA)
LINKS
●www.linkedin.com/in/toby-cochran-a7195370
TOBY COCHRAN
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Senior Accountant skilled in multi-client financial management, specializing in nonprofit accounting, audit support, and GAAP compliance. Expertise in tax planning, QuickBooks problem-solving, and payroll management, ensuring organizations maintain financial integrity. Adept at streamlining reporting processes, advising on compliance, and optimizing efficiency in fast-paced environments. Passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations through strategic financial insights. Detail-oriented Senior Accountant with expertise in QuickBooks, financial statement preparation, and compliance. Proven success in managing multi-client environments, advising businesses on tax planning, payroll management, and audit readiness. Extensive experience in GAAP principles, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Adept at working with diverse industries, with transferable skills in nonprofit accounting and fund management. Dedicated to streamlining financial operations and optimizing reporting for mission-driven organizations.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
●Financial Auditing
●Budget Development
●Auditing procedures
●General ledger maintenance
●Bank Reconciliation
●Payroll Management
●Forecasting
●Cost Accounting
●Expense Tracking
●Process Management
●Financial statement preparation
●Variance Analysis
●Funds allocation
●Cost Data Analysis
●Tax Planning & Advising
●Month End Close
●Analysis Skills
●Inventory Management
●Asset Protection
●Revenue Generation
●Tax law expertise
●GAAP proficiency
●Tax Preparation
●Internal Controls
●Database Management
●Client Services
●Staff Management
●Partnership Tax
●Risk Assessment
●Team Building Leadership
●Sales Tax
●Public Accounting Experience
●Individual Tax
●Bookkeeping
●A/R & A/P
●Estate Tax Planning
●Trial Ledger Verification
●Invoicing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Bonds and Company CPA Lewisville, TX January 2014 - Current
●Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
●Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
●Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals
●Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data
●Create and implement numerous systems within financial department that significantly increased productivity, accuracy, and efficiency of accounting practices
●Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations
●Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles
●Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
●Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities
●Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
●Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format, and reconciled balances
●Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems
●Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives
●Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses, and allowance details
●Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control
●Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed
●Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
●Oversaw complex business operations including financial management and fiscal management of property and maintaining financial reports
●Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions
●Prepared, reconciled, examined, reviewed, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards and GAAP
●Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
●Maintain current and accurate payroll balance sheet account reconciliations for all payroll transactions federal, state, and local taxes
●Review bank reconciliations (monthly or quarterly), review general ledger transactions, adjust as needed, update fixed assets software to assist in preparation of business tax returns
●Perform regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger
●Prepares, submits, and/or reports federal, state, and local tax payments such as 940s, 941s, and sales tax
●Develop and cultivate professional client relationships by responding to and resolving client inquiries responding to, resolving client inquiries, and reviewing financial records while identifying opportunities for tax savings
●Participates in annual external audit including preparation of year-end work papers, journal entries, reconciliations, and reports; and coordinating with auditors.
●Managed financial audits and regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate reporting for multi-client environments
●Developed internal costs for tax filings, minimizing risks and enhancing audit readiness
●Optimized payroll processing, handling 200 + employees and ensuing timely tax filings
●Streamlined balance sheet reconciliations, reducing errors by 30%, improving financial statement accuracy
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Diamond International Trucks North Little Rock, AR
May 2008 - January 2014
●Collaborated with external auditors during year end audits to provide necessary information for filing taxes accurately.
●Led tax compliance initiatives, reducing exposure risks through strategic planning
●Managed multi-entity financial operations, overseeing reconciliations and reporting across various divisions
●Created financial models in Excel to project future trends in revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures.
●Provided guidance to staff on accounting issues such as tax regulations, expense reporting guidelines.
●Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding taxation and reporting requirements.
●Analyzed income statements to identify cost savings opportunities or areas of improvement within the company's operations.
●Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review by management.
●Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for accuracy and timeliness of payments.
●Developed business plans to improve organizational efficiency and profitability.
●Conducted special projects related to budgeting and forecasting when needed.
●Coordinated payroll activities including employee time tracking and payroll processing services.
●Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
●Assisted with the annual audit process by providing account analysis, schedules, and other requested documents.
●Managed day-to-day bookkeeping activities such as invoicing customers, reconciling bank accounts, recording deposits and withdrawals.
●Investigated discrepancies in financial data and prepared corrective journal entries.
●Maintained up-to-date records of all transactions related to accounts receivable and payable.
●Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorized checks and wire transfers.
●Represented clients in interaction with tax authorities and provided knowledgeable litigation support to resolve financial issues.
●Contributed financial information to strategic plans and reviews and implemented production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards.
●Assessed accuracy, completeness, and integrity of corporate financial records.
●Administered tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other government reports.
●Supported annual audits by providing information and answers to auditors.
●Performed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends, and obligations to complete accurate projections.
●Prepared and reviewed financial statements, ensuring they comply with GAAP and other applicable standards.
●Prepared monthly management and financial reports and handled annual budget preparation and year-end reconciliations.
●Analyzed financial data to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and recommend financial actions.
●Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
●Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
●Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
●Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. Replacing various non-integrated offerings.
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