Angela Cooper
Fairfield,PA
Summary
Senior accounting professional offering 30+ years of corporate experience and strong working knowledge of business principles, accounting practices, budgeting, and financial operations. Incisive and analytical with special expertise in job costing, variance analysis, and tax returns preparation. Viewed as a steady and supportive manager and team member who is comfortable in making day-to-day and strategic business decisions. Proficient with Quickbooks and Excel; additional competencies include Word and various enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Manager
Bestgate Tax And Accounting Advisors
01.2011 - Current
- Reviewed complex federal and state income tax returns for accuracy, ensuring timely filing and compliance with applicable laws.
- Provided bookkeeping services and assistance to clients.
- Developed strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality service and prompt communication.
- Served on leadership committee of the tax department implementing operational changes to benefit the team and clients.
Director of Finance
Hitch Things Inc.
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Reported to company president, responsible for month end closings, management and reconciliation of general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and employee benefits administration.
Finance Manager/Controller
Graphcom, Inc.
11.1995 - 04.2004
- Provided leadership to finance department and various operations including payroll, budgeting, cost accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, equipment financing, job costing, materials transfer, and employee benefits administration
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Assumed responsibility for benefits administration, including health insurance and 401k plan. Represented company in making on-going management decisions related to benefits.
Public Accounting Experience
Stambaugh Dorgan & Co., Inc. and Franklin D. Ruth, CPA
01.1988 - 11.1995
- Prepared individual, partnership and corporate tax returns
- Performed external audits of state and local governments, including three Pennsylvania public school districts
- Prepared monthly/quarterly statements and entries and monitored client performance for required adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA12.1987
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Financial Management
- Payroll Administration
- Financial statement presentations
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Cash Flow Management
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
Timeline
Tax Manager
Bestgate Tax And Accounting Advisors
01.2011 - Current
Director of Finance
Hitch Things Inc.
06.2008 - 01.2011
Finance Manager/Controller
Graphcom, Inc.
11.1995 - 04.2004
Public Accounting Experience
Stambaugh Dorgan & Co., Inc. and Franklin D. Ruth, CPA
01.1988 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Elizabethtown College
Certified Public Accountant
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