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Peyton (Podschwit) Cochran

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Detail-oriented Financial Reporting Senior Accountant and former PwC Assurance Senior Associate with 5+ years of progressive experience in GAAP/SAP reporting, auditing, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical, leadership, and project management skills with a proven ability to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline financial close processes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Security Benefit
02.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed GAAP and SAP financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Executed month-end and quarter-end close processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations aligned with the accounting close calendar.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential issues; communicated findings to key stakeholders for strategic decision-making.
  • Supported annual GAAP and SAP audits by preparing audit reports, compiling schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Maintained a strong internal control environment through adherence to accounting standards and process improvements.
  • Fostered strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments and external partners to streamline reporting and communication.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the financial reporting function to increase efficiency and communication.

Assurance Senior Associate, Asset Management

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Conducted planning and execution of audits with emphasis on efficiency.
  • Lead complex asset management financial audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards.
  • Fostered strong client relationships and coordinate seamlessly with specialists, facilitating smooth communication and timely resolution of audit-related issues.
  • Cultivated a positive team environment, empowering colleagues through mentorship and recognition, resulting in improved morale and performance.
  • Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, demonstrating leadership beyond the workplace and enhancing PwC's corporate social responsibility profile.

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Performed substantive and controls testing using advanced Excel analysis.
  • Identified audit issues and presented findings to senior stakeholders.

Audit Intern

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Built strong relationships through open dialogue and teamwork.
  • Collaborated with team to enhance client satisfaction and service delivery.

Accounting Intern

Lockton Companies
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Rotated through tax, treasury, and internal accounting departments to gain a broad base in corporate finance operations.

Education

Master of Accountancy -

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2019

Archbishop O'Hara High School
Kansas City, MO
2015

Skills

  • Excel
  • Workiva
  • PeopleSoft
  • Blackline
  • DocuSign
  • SmartSheet
  • SharePoint

Timeline

Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Security Benefit
02.2025 - Current

Assurance Senior Associate, Asset Management

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2022 - 02.2025

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2020 - 06.2022

Audit Intern

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2019 - 08.2019

Accounting Intern

Lockton Companies
06.2018 - 08.2018

Master of Accountancy -

University of Arkansas

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Arkansas

Archbishop O'Hara High School

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