Samuel Wollman
Westmont
Summary
Results-driven Cost Analyst with nearly 5 years of experience in financial data analysis and cost efficiency optimization. Expertise in identifying trends, developing innovative cost-saving strategies and enhancing budget forecasting processes, consistently leading to improved financial performance. Proven collaborator with cross-functional teams, dedicated to implementing solutions that drive profitability and streamline operations. Specialized in indirect tax for the past two years, focusing on annual, quarterly, and state us tax returns, as well as filing Personal Property and Business Privilege tax returns. Adept at partnering with tax providers to ensure timely filing of income tax return.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Analyst II
Power Home Remodeling
09.2025 - Current
- Optimized accounting operations and analyzed tax implications associated with company warehouses.
- Reviewed monthly cost of goods sold reports generated by other cost analysts.
- Prepared and filed annual Personal Property and Business Privilege Tax returns.
- Worked closely with purchasing department to ensure accurate recording of material costs in job costing system.
- Prepared State Use Tax paperwork for extensions and returns.
- Engaged with external parties and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and address additional inquiries.
- Established sales tax accrual for precise reporting to state and local authorities.
Cost Analyst
Power Home Remodeling
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Executed payments to vendor accounts and completed payroll processing for all 1099 vendors
- Calculated labor and overhead rates, updating costs on a quarterly basis
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Payroll Specialist
Home Care Assistance
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for over 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines on a biweekly basis.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Developed and maintained internal control processes, document procedures, identification of areas to improve internal controls and productivity.
Assistant Project Manager
Fran The Radon Man
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported company owners by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Reported on status for each project to the company owners
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
Customer Advocate Specialist
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Help guide and educate customers on essential topics necessary to fulfill their mortgage.
- Make outbound calls to build key relationships with new customer.
- Hit and exceed daily call metrics in order to achieve the highest level of success.
- Responsible for acquiring necessary documents from customer.
- Participated in ongoing training to learn new products and enhance skills to optimize customer support delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Cost accounting
- Payroll Processing
- Cost Analysis
- Accounting principles
- Multi-state tax review
- Tax planning strategies
- Tax research
Timeline
Cost Analyst II
Power Home Remodeling
09.2025 - Current
Cost Analyst
Power Home Remodeling
09.2022 - 09.2025
Payroll Specialist
Home Care Assistance
12.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Fran The Radon Man
11.2020 - 12.2021
Customer Advocate Specialist
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
12.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Temple University