Rachel Cookson, Cpa
About Rachel Cookson, Cpa
Rachel Cookson is a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst with extensive experience in accounting. She has worked at Redwood Trust, Inc. in various roles and holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.
Current Role at Redwood Trust
Rachel Cookson currently serves as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Redwood Trust, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. Her experience at Redwood Trust has allowed her to develop expertise in financial analysis and reporting within the real estate investment trust sector.
Previous Experience at Redwood Trust
Prior to her current role, Rachel Cookson worked at Redwood Trust, Inc. as a Staff Accountant from 2017 to 2020 and then as a Senior Staff Accountant from 2020 to 2021. During her time in these positions, she contributed to various financial reporting tasks and played a key role in the accounting department, enhancing her skills in financial management and reporting.
Internship Experience at Partners for the Common Good
In 2014, Rachel Cookson completed a two-month internship in the Lending Department at Partners for the Common Good, located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This internship provided her with foundational experience in financial operations and lending practices, contributing to her professional development in the accounting field.
Educational Background in Accounting
Rachel Cookson earned her Master of Science in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University, studying from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of New Hampshire, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Experience at Bigelow & Company CPA, P.C.
Before joining Redwood Trust, Rachel Cookson worked as a Staff Accountant at Bigelow & Company CPA, P.C. from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she gained valuable experience in public accounting, where she was involved in various accounting tasks and client services, further developing her expertise in the field.