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Brian Cole

Vista

Summary

Dynamic Accounting Manager with proven expertise at Davis Medical Electronics, adept at managing AP and AR and enhancing cash flow management. Skilled in payroll processing, sales tax preparation and financial reporting, I excel in fostering interdepartmental collaboration and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Committed to accuracy and efficiency, I drive results through effective vendor and customer relationship management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Davis Medical Electronics/Probo Medical
03.2001 - 07.2025


  • Managed all aspects of the accounting process.
  • Managed all accounts payable and receivable processes, including 3-way matching of vendor invoices.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed semi-monthly payroll for company employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure financial statement accuracy.
  • Processed sales tax returns for multiple states.
  • Calculated monthly commissions for sales staff.
  • Managed employee 401K program.

Accounting Clerk

Plaza Business Center
04.1997 - 01.2001
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices and vendor bills with consistent accuracy for as many as 50 clients.
  • Created financial statements as needed for multiple clients.
  • Processed payroll for multiple clients, including all required tax filings.
  • Processed sales tax for multiple clients.
  • Answered four line phone system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Journal entries
  • Payroll processing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • AP and AR management
  • Account reconciliation
  • Invoicing
  • Payment collection
  • Payroll administration
  • Fixed asset management
  • Cost accounting
  • GAAP
  • Proficient in Quickbooks, Accountmate, Acumatica and Dynamics 365
  • Human resources
  • Benefits management

Accomplishments

    Passing scores on all 4 parts of the CPA exam

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Davis Medical Electronics/Probo Medical
03.2001 - 07.2025

Accounting Clerk

Plaza Business Center
04.1997 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

San Diego State University