Todd Cooper

Perform duties as an expert authority in accounting, specializing in the analysis and reconciliation of integrated accounts across various accounting systems. Responsibilities include providing expert advice on accounting regulations, validating data, conducting studies to improve financial data processing, and overseeing the preparation of financial statements and reports. The role involves administering fund-control activities, audit presentations to demonstrate accounting processes, mentoring NASA interns, and evaluating and recommending solutions for complex accounting systems. Additionally, serve on center/agency teams or projects as a subject matter specialist.

Tasked with establishing policies, procedures, and guidelines for monitoring and supporting the finance and accounting operations of the Army National Guard Readiness Center, including the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Served as the primary point of contact and technical authority for Funds Control Module (FCM) activities across states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Responsibilities also include assisting in the completion of monthly Department of Army (DA) Goals reports and Quarterly Joint Review Program (JRP) for each region, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Furthermore, played a key role in supporting, developing, and implementing an internal control program for accounting operations in various Army National Guard offices, contributing to the formulation of corresponding policies and procedures.

Reconciled general ledger accounts for multiple agencies within the Department of Labor (DOL) and played a supportive role in addressing general ledger issues during the implementation of a new financial management system (Oracle). Conducted research and processed fund de-obligations for Undelivered Orders (UDO) and Advanced Payments (UDO-Advance). Additionally, supported the Budget Execution department in accordance with OMB Circular A-11, involving tasks such as processing apportionments, allotments, Treasury Warrant transfers, recoveries, and reimbursable agreements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL). Also, prepared desktop procedures for daily operations in the budget execution process and processing data entry of SPS (Secured Payment System) payments for the U.S. Treasury.

Utilized Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) chart of accounts for daily and month-end close journal entries. Interpreted and applied accounting policies and procedures for the Universal Service Administrative Company, drafting and maintaining them in line with company guidelines. Monitored and analyzed key funds, such as Cash & Cash Investments, Accounts Receivables, and Accounts Payable, as part of the month-end close process. Additionally, prepared reporting crosswalks for quarterly submission to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Financial Statements and Policy Group. Conducted ad hoc projects to reconcile abnormal balances, attended audit meetings as needed, acted as a subject matter expert on Universal Service Fund (USF) Accounting processes, and prepared monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborated with the Internal Controls team to ensure adherence to internal controls per OMB Circular A-123.

Responsible for posting daily transactions related to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to the general ledger. Prepared weekly bank reconciliations for operating and Demand Deposit Account(s) (DDA) and analyzed variances between sub-ledger and general ledger accounts. Additionally, supported the Senior Accountant in preparing the monthly SF224 Cash report for submission to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and assisted in the month-end close process by preparing monthly financials. Also assisted in preparing schedules and documents for both internal and external audits. As part of regular duties, updated policies and procedures relevant to the current job description.