Laurel Cooper
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience in accounting, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Proven track record in managing payroll and ensuring GAAP compliance. Adept at implementing efficient processes while fostering a collaborative environment, driving successful outcomes in budget management and financial oversight.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Advisory Accountant
Luca Financial
Houston, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review across multiple companies.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of bank statements and internal accounts.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitored expenditures against forecasts.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Implemented new accounting software to enhance transaction processing efficiency.
- Prepared monthly closing entries to maintain accurate records.
Financial Manager
St. Peter's Early Childhood Development Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepared daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end financial statements and reports and presented to board
- Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts
- Conducted analysis of financial and budgetary trends impacting school operations.
- Managed a 50-member team and associated payroll and benefits, overseeing and verifying accuracy and quality
- Successful procurement and management of grant funds exceeding $800,000
- Processed monthly tuition payments and ensured the timely release of statements.
- Devised yearly budget for board approval
Accountant
City Of Lake Jackson
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Generated monthly financial reports per distribution list for month and year-end
- Controlled financial database including editing, verifying, and updating all accounting batches
- Performed year-end reconciliations and handled closing processes
- Processed receivable invoices and posted payments, transferring entries from journal to ledger
Professor's Assistant
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Assisted professor with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in an online reporting system
- Collated classroom materials to help the professor prepare for daily instruction
- Assisted other students in class-related queries
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities
Education
BBA - Accounting
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX12.2006
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Payroll processing
- GAAP compliance
- Expertise in financial statements
- QuickBooks Online management
Volunteer Experience
Bank Statement Reviewer, Pattison Elementary PTA, National Parent Teacher Association, 01/01/21, Current, Review of Pattison Elementary PTA's bank account statements and online payment accounts, Monthly submission of TX PTA Bank Account Statement Review
Timeline
Client Advisory Accountant
Luca Financial
09.2023 - Current
Financial Manager
St. Peter's Early Childhood Development Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
Accountant
City Of Lake Jackson
01.2007 - 12.2011
Professor's Assistant
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
01.2004 - 12.2006
BBA - Accounting
Texas A&M University