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David J. Ebner

Kent,OH

Summary

Responsible in introducing network concept and equipment to CPA firm in 1987.

Set up bookkeeping and POS systems for our clients in the 1980's

Set-up payroll system and accounting system for Brown Derby restaurant in the 1990's

Overview

56
56
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Tax Preparer

HR Block
Solon Ohio
02.2022 - 05.2026
  • July 2024– April 2025
  • Solon, OH
  • CPA and Master Tax Preparer, Payroll and Bookkeeping

Owner/Manager

David J Ebner CPA LLC
Solon, OH
01.2013 - 01.2022
  • Owner and operator of a small CPA firm located in Solon Ohio serving tax and bookkeeping clients in the tri-county area and throughout many states throughout the country.
  • Dba Johnson McClintock Tax & Accounting LLC

Controller

Chute Source LLC/
Akron, OH
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Managed and controlled all financial aspects of a start-up manufacturing company that was ultimately purchased by a Canadian company in July 2011.
  • Architectural Refuse Solutions, LLC.

Controller

THE db GROUP/AcionLink
Akron, OH
01.1997 - 01.2005
  • Automated accounting system.
  • Set-up and managed all financial functions of both companies.
  • Automated payroll system for over 2000 employees

Controller

Brown Derby, Inc.
Northfield, OH
01.1991 - 01.1997
  • While overseeing and practicing in my CPA firm, I served in the capacity of controller of the 26 store restaurant chain.
  • Was responsible for all financial aspects of company.
  • Was responsible for the financial needs relative to the development of the RoadHouse concept.
  • Instrumental in maintaining the positive posture needed for the eventual sale in 1997.

CPA Practitioner

Ebner & Associates
Akron, OH
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Maintained small accounting and bookkeeping company.
  • Performed bookkeeping for a 26-store restaurant chain.
  • Responsible for general ledger, payroll, payroll tax preparation and franchise reporting for the restaurant chain.

CPA and Senior Manager

Daywalt, Tobin and Company
Akron, OH
01.1978 - 01.1990
  • Developed and managed MIS department of local CPA firm.
  • Designed and implemented first network for firm in 1986.
  • Maintained a number of large client accounts
  • Worked in the capacity of auditor and tax preparer

Viet Nam Era Veteran – Cartographic Specialist

US Air Force
SAC Headquarters, Omaha NE
01.1970 - 01.1974

Created Series 2000 Aeronautical Charts and with Topographic Shaded Relief Charts


Education

BBA - Accounting

Kent State University
Kent, OH
01-1978

Skills

  • Maintain expertise in most popular accounting software applications, especially Peachtree and QuickBooks
  • Maintain expertise in Excel and other spreadsheet applications especially with the use of interactive spreadsheets and macros
  • Proficient in many tax software programs; ProSeries, HR Block, TurboTax

Timeline

Master Tax Preparer

HR Block
02.2022 - 05.2026

Owner/Manager

David J Ebner CPA LLC
01.2013 - 01.2022

Controller

Chute Source LLC/
01.2006 - 01.2013

Controller

THE db GROUP/AcionLink
01.1997 - 01.2005

Controller

Brown Derby, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1997

CPA Practitioner

Ebner & Associates
01.1990 - 01.1997

CPA and Senior Manager

Daywalt, Tobin and Company
01.1978 - 01.1990

Viet Nam Era Veteran – Cartographic Specialist

US Air Force
01.1970 - 01.1974

BBA - Accounting

Kent State University