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Michelle Cookson is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, auditing, and financial management. She has held various leadership positions, including Director of Accounting at Allspring Global Investments and Senior Accounting Manager at Cision, where she supervised teams and managed complex accounting processes. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Mount St. Mary's University and is proficient in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. She has worked with various international clients, including Videology, Inc., and has experience with financial reporting, auditing, and compliance. Michelle's skills include financial statements, GAAP, US GAAP, accounting, financial reporting, financial accounting, general ledger, supervisory skills, internal controls, auditing, and external audit. She is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and has a strong educational background in accounting.

Experience

    • Director Of Accounting

    • Director Of Accounting
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Senior Accounting Manager
      • Sep 2018 - Apr 2022

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Controller
      • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

      Responsible for managing the Global Monthly Close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, bank reconciliations, etc. Streamlined various month end close processes in order to shorten the close cycle. Reviewed balance sheet and income statement variance analysis prepared by staff and seniors. Prepare ad hoc reports for senior management as requested. Review and approve employee expense reports in accounting review. Coordinate and prepare supporting documents for Audits and Income Tax Returns in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Supervised two senior accountants and two staff accountants.

    • Accounting Manager
      • Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

      Responsible for managing the Global Monthly Close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, bank reconciliations, etc. Streamlined various month end close processes in order to shorten the close cycle. Reviewed balance sheet and income statement variance analysis prepared by staff and seniors. Prepare ad hoc reports for senior management as requested. Coordinate and prepare supporting documents for Audits and Income Tax Returns in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Supervised two senior accountants and two staff accountants.

    • Senior International Accountant
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

      Responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records for the International entities at Videology across Europe (EMEA) and Asia (APAC). Prepared Financial Reporting packages, for APAC and EMEA, with variance analysis for senior level management, along with ad hoc reports as requested. Coordinated and prepared supporting documents for Audits and Income Tax Returns in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. Performed Accounts Receivable functions such as creating invoices, and applying cash receipts. Performed Accounts Payable functions such as entering bills, reviewing agings and determining items to be paid, and marking items paid. Performed Treasury functions such as making wire/ACH payments, monitoring bank balances and transferring funds as needed to pay bills and remain in compliance with bank/borrowing covenants. Supervised anywhere from one to three staff accountants at various points in time.

    • Senior Audit Associate
      • 2005 - 2013

      Involved in the planning, completion, and review of various low-income housing tax credit project audits, which includes preparation of the year-end financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Also includes the compliance audits related to HUD-insured properties, Section 8 rental subsidy contracts, and other state regulated properties. Planned and completed cost certifications for various housing projects as required for them to obtain low-income housing tax credits. Some experience in various market-rate rental real estate properties and commercial real estate. Also involved in staff development, included serving as a co-lead trainer for new hire orientation.

Education

  • 2001 - 2005
    Mount St. Mary's University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

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