Derrick Howard
Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with exceptional organizational skills. Proven ability to manage and excel in multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Possesses over 30 years of extensive experience in accounting, tax preparation, and notarization, with a focus on residential real estate documents. Proficient in utilizing various accounting and tax software programs, as well as leveraging computer skills effectively. Demonstrates excellent analytical and time management abilities, complemented by strong numeracy skills and unwavering attention to detail to consistently drive successful outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Accountant
H&R Block Tax Svc
09.2008 - Current
- Audited client financial records to determine tax liability.
- Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
- Leveraged [Software], spreadsheets and databases to provide supporting documentation for schedules and journal entries.
- Prepared simple to moderate state tax-related financial statement calculations, entries and disclosures.
Tax Consultant
Intuit Turbo Tax
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
- Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to facilitate correct tax form completion.
- Checked data input and verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry or procedures.
- Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep client's taxes to minimum.
Mobile Notary
The Koger Group
01.2009 - 07.2017
- Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties.
- Followed proper protocol when notarizing documents, verifying signatures and dates for compliance.
- Examined documents for accuracy, completion and compliance before notarizing.
- Checked client identification to maintain compliance with state legal requirements.
Accountant
The Koger Group
04.1997 - 07.2017
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Education
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Extravagance and Fraud Detection
- Auditing Assistance
- Accounting Management Assessment
- Investigation Scope Determinations
Bike ride, rollerblade and jog
These are the physical activities I like to partake in over the weekend.
Timeline
Tax Consultant
Intuit Turbo Tax
08.2021 - 06.2022
Mobile Notary
The Koger Group
01.2009 - 07.2017
Tax Accountant
H&R Block Tax Svc
09.2008 - Current
Accountant
The Koger Group
04.1997 - 07.2017
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Baruch College of The City University of New York