Trina Cochran, CPA CGMA
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Certified Public Accountant with expertise in accounting and auditing, experienced in managing general ledger functions and conducting compliance audits. Demonstrated ability to analyze data for accuracy and integrity, utilizing advanced accounting software. Achievements include significant improvements in financial analysis that resulted in measurable cost savings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable / Accounting Manager
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed monthly closing process, including preclose checkups and checklist completion.
- Executed weekly NIH drawn down with justifications for each award.
- Processed multiple weekly check runs for over 500 invoices.
- Supervised three AP staff and three Accounting staff to ensure efficiency.
- Coordinated external audit data collection to facilitate timely reviews.
- Conducted inventory assessments of physical assets for accurate reporting.
- Trained staff on new ERP system, BioBuy, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Assisted in implementing new ERP system and developing standard operating procedures.
Controller
Sendero Wealth Management
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed bimonthly payroll with PEO and resolved outstanding issues with Human Resources
- Reconciled many balance sheet accounts including banks, prepaids, and additional assets
- Completed the revenue process through booking deferred revenue and completing revenue schedule
- Booked intercompany and then consolidated four companies
- Analyzed multiple accounts such as marketing, donations, and charity events against budget
- Reviewed financial packets for accuracy and completeness of two associated companies
- Supervised and mentored Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist through complete GL cycle
Senior Accountant
Grunt Style, LP
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Each month and year end completed the revenue recognition process and verified with processor
- Maintained fixed assets and intangible assets schedule and booked depreciation and amortization
- Implemented new lease standard (ASC 842) with software LeaseCrunch
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness
- Assisted with sales tax entries at month end and year end including audit selections
- Interviewed and hired for the Finance Department
Controller
JDSA I, LTD
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for all accounting functions including month end and year end close, preparing financial statements for owner and corporate, accounts receivable, accounts payable, daily accounting functions
- Supervise two employees: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable & assist creating Standard Operating Procedures for all 5 delis
- Handle all aspects of Human Resources-payroll, new hire paperwork, terminated employee paperwork, write ups, worker’s compensation and unemployment claim
Controller
Clearday
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Lead first time audit bringing together 20+ Partnerships and LLC into 1 Corporation going on NASDAQ
- Lead HUD audit including writing internal controls, going concern and management memos
- Implementing centralized accounting onto one accounting platform from multiple platforms
- Supervise staff of 4-6 including training on new operational and closing processes and procedures
Accounting Supervisor-Rack Wholesale
Valero Energy
San Antonio, TX
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervise 9 direct reports and assist with an additional 8 indirect reports
- Prepare and enter incentive contracts into CCS and make month end journal entry for close
- Learn SAP processes and create SOPs and training materials
Senior Accountant / Accounts Payable Manager
Petro Waste Environmental LP
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Prepare monthly and annual financials with 29 consolidated entities including Joint Ventures
- Compile monthly management reports and supply additional analysis for company recommendations
- Supervise rapidly growing new line of business including approximately 6 employees
- Manage sales and use tax for past and current spend in excess of $30 million annually
- Manage all aspects of accounts payable comprising of 2 accounts payable team members
- Assist with cash flow and verify cash requirements are met on weekly basis
- Prepare amortization schedules for complex debt and record assets and debt in general ledger
- Researched and recommended electronic expense reporting system which was ultimately implemented
- Procurement of heavy equipment for landfill sights as well as procurement of high dollar item
Senior Accountant-Manufacturing
San Antonio Shoe
San Antonio, TX
03.2008 - 02.2015
- Perform complex journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Compute sales and use taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations for 20 states
- Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and outlying departments
- Analyze potential wholesale and concept store customers for granting credit
- Prepare financial and international schedules for audits from external auditors and governmental agencies
- Suggest budgetary changes to increase company profits
Owner / Operator
Maddie’s Frozen Custard & Pizzeria
Panama City, FL
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed daily operations from serving customers, scheduling to day end financial data entry
- Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
- Reconciled all company accounts and tied to daily revenue and expenses
- Created monthly and annual financial statements: book and tax
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth operations and great guest services
Construction Contract Manager
The St. Joe Company
Panama City Beach, FL
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided timely actuals, forecasts and budget data for Project Managers and Corporate Management
- Worked with management at project level to ensure expense plans were achieved
- Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements
- Prepared financial pages for presentation to Senior Management
- Wrote procedures for internal and external auditing purposes
Senior Audit Associate
Gunn & Company, P.A.
Jacksonville, FL
07.2004 - 03.2006
- Gathered data for audits through interviews, fieldwork and financial research
- Met with clients to identify and asses business controls, risks, process gaps and work flow inefficiencies
- Drafted the complete annual audit reports including all footnote disclosures
- Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations
- Reported internal control issues to management and supplied recommendations to mitigate associated risk
- Supported management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures
- Complied GAAP financial reports including Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow
Education
Master of Science - International Business
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, GA08.1996
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Deadline orientation
- Financial reporting
- Audit coordination
- Team supervision
- Process improvement
- Inventory auditing
- Expenditure review
Designations
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mississippi
- Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), AICPA
Timeline
Accounts Payable / Accounting Manager
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
03.2024 - 09.2025
Controller
Sendero Wealth Management
04.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant
Grunt Style, LP
10.2021 - 03.2023
Controller
JDSA I, LTD
12.2020 - 09.2021
Controller
Clearday
02.2020 - 12.2020
Accounting Supervisor-Rack Wholesale
Valero Energy
05.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Accountant / Accounts Payable Manager
Petro Waste Environmental LP
03.2015 - 05.2019
Senior Accountant-Manufacturing
San Antonio Shoe
03.2008 - 02.2015
Owner / Operator
Maddie’s Frozen Custard & Pizzeria
02.2007 - 02.2008
Construction Contract Manager
The St. Joe Company
03.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Audit Associate
Gunn & Company, P.A.
07.2004 - 03.2006
Master of Science - International Business
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastal Georgia Community College
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