Cody Thompson

Cody Thompson

Accountant

I have worked at both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within the accounting field. My duties have ranged from tasks as basic as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll to more complex responsibilities such as payroll taxes, budgetary management and financial reporting.

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Work Experience

Accountant

ACH Child and Family Services - Our Community Our Kids

March 2016 - Present

Responsible for various accounting operations within the OCOK division of ACH ranging from credit card management, payables and receivables to project management, reporting and process/protocol updating.

Details

  • Preparing adoption billing for the Department of Family and Protective Services and payments to our network agencies
  • Reviewing and ensuring the validity of submitted adoption documents and working with providers, DFPS, and law offices to obtain missing or corrected documents
  • Reviewing previous years’ records in order to find overlooked and previously unbilled adoption receivables
  • Supervising and delegating responsibilities to Bookkeepers and Temporary Workers
  • Monitoring program and department financial reports to assure compliance with approved budgets
  • Overseeing and managing day-to-day financial operations, including various receivable, payable and payroll duties
  • Ensuring required billing and record-keeping documentation is received in a prompt and organized manner
  • Updating out-of-date systems of record-keeping and inter-department form submittals
  • Completing multiple projects in order to ensure the company remains up to date in previously backlogged areas
  • Helping update, maintain and create new forms, procedures and manuals for our company and our network of providers
  • Redesigning and overseeing the implementation of a new company credit card system and submittal procedures
  • Maintaining positive relationships and open communications with coworkers, state employees, lawyers and providers
  • Tending to various day-to-day operating tasks and errands of the company as needs arise
  • Attending Conferences, trainings and meetings in order to better prepare myself for my duties and responsibilities
  • Keeping up-to-date with news articles, media coverage, federal and state legislations and lawsuits pertaining to our field

Bookkeeper

ACH Child and Family Services

October 2014 - March 2016

Duties included managing all payables, credit card and other expenses for ACH and all of its programs, departments and subdivisions.

Details

  • Prepared, recorded and processed Accounts Payables transactions daily while maintaining proper company procedures
  • Designed and implemented new and innovative forms and procedures to better streamline duties
  • Oversaw all company credit card transactions and statement reconciliations
  • Maintained open communications with supervisor and other colleagues to improve departmental efficiency
  • Learned duties, responsibilities and goals of other company programs in order to better understand my own duties

Accounting Services Intern

PSK LLP

July 2012 - August 2014

Responsible for a wide range of accounting services to firm clients, including financial statement reviews and reporting, reconciliations, bookkeeping, payroll accounting and taxes, and other services as needed.

Details

  • Compiled, prepared and reviewed Financial Statements for clients on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
  • Paid and recorded invoices, receivables, and other transactions for clients on a weekly basis
  • Maintained open communication with clients through email, phone, and visitations as needed
  • Prepared and recorded payroll journal entries, including payroll taxes, for clients
  • Prepared and filed payroll tax returns for clients, including forms 940, 941, C3 (TWC), W2, and 1099
  • Reconciled bank accounts for clients, including adjusting journal entries, on a monthly basis
  • Recorded and maintained Fixed Asset accounts as well as depreciation and amortization entries for clients
  • Prepared Property Tax Renditions for clients on an annual basis
  • Displayed and improved skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, prioritizing, and working under deadlines

Education

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Science, Economics, August 2014

Minor in Business Administration, August 2014

Dean's List 3 semesters. Overall GPA: 3.30, Major GPA: 3.70

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp, Ongoing

Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning Platform, Online

10 Course Certificates, 65+ Hours