1. Toby Cochran
1400 Marshalldale Drive
Arlington, TX 76013
Phone: 817-770-3038
E-mail: tcochran1108@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
12 years of professional experience in the private and public sectors of Accounting
Highly organized and detail-focused Accountant with an exceptional track record of
accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments.
Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling
accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
statements for management within tight deadlines.
Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices
and monthly statements for clients.
Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Quickbooks, AME, Corridor, Profitmaster, Pro Series, Ultra
Tax, Timeslips, Practice, AS 400, Sage, Yardi, MAS 90, MAS 500, Great Plains, Peachtree,
FRx reporting, and Sage ERP software systems and I am able to learn proprietary
systems/applications quickly and easily.
Skill Proficiencies
Quarterly Reports
Accounts
Payable/Receivable
Payroll
Month End Close
Cash Flow Forecasting
Budget Preparation
Process Improvement
Income Tax
Preparation
Journal Entries
Financial Statements
Reconciliation
Audits
Cost Accounting
Analyzing Trends
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bonds & Company Jan 2012 to Present
Accountant
Perform monthly bookkeeping of client’s books using Quickbooks.
Calculate payroll for clients on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis.
Calculate and submit payroll taxes for all clients.
2. Prepare and submit 940, 941, and SUTA reports for all clients.
Prepare workers compensation audits for various clients.
Reconcile monthly bank statements for all clients.
Prepare monthly financial statements for clients.
Coordinate with customers regarding any issues about tax, bookkeeping, and payroll.
Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
Review all tax returns
Handle assigned client work for financial statements and special projects
Correspondence with IRS on inquiries, work on return expectations
Responsibility for firm calendar of client projects, due dates
Oversee, update, and maintain client information and the contract database
Established a Marketing program based on QuickBooks Pro Model to attract new clients
Responsible for auditing documents for a fraud and theft case
Responsible for all accounting theory issues
Provide comparative financial reports in excel to compare prior months and years
Design templates and provide extensive management reporting information especially in
areas of regional markets and sales associate performance
Review operational reports, assist controller in recommending cost savings and methods
to capture and analyze costs in production and delivery
Review HR system and reporting system to track all appropriate information
Worked with GM to review and put in place appropriate reporting for environmental
requirements
Work with outside IT company professionals and internal resources to upgrade existing
technology and make appropriate additions
Diamond International May 2008 to Jan 2012
Accounting Supervisor
Managed weekly payroll for 160 employees
Prepared the accounting for the four dealerships in Arkansas.
Entered various journal entries to post in the general ledger.
Invoiced and booked new and used truck deals.
Bartered units through an online finance system
Performed monthly audits of the dealership’s inventory and the cash status of the
inventory.
Ran weekly and monthly reports of inventory.
Calculated sales commissions for the salesmen.
Managed and reconcile 30-40 accounts on a monthly basis.
Performed the bookkeeping for four dealerships.
3. Performed a close of the business at the end of every month.
Submitted invoices to Accounts Payable department.
Wilson & Associates Jan 2008 to May 2008
Staff Accountant
Manage all accounts payable transactions, posting debits and credits, assist in producing
financial statements, and recording all transactions.
Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing
company’s financial status.
Responsible for the accounts payable for five different companies.
Research and resolve issues within the accounts payables system.
Process employee expense reports for 300 employees.
Assist in month end closing of five companies.
Tarco Inc May 2007 to Jan 2008
Staff Accountant
Manage all accounts receivable transactions, posting debits and credits, assist in
producing financial statements, and recording all transactions.
Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing
company’s financial status.
Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts
Create invoices and track overdue accounts.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes
Assist in month end closing of four companies.
Manage inventory for twelve Home Depot distribution centers in the U.S. Assist in
balancing the bank reconciliation statement.
EDUCATION FALL 2000
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Arkansas