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John E Owens

Chicago,IL

Summary

Ability to establish priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines Possesses exceptional analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills Confident, mature, and resourceful with a commitment to success. Detail-oriented Accountant with [Number] years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

DFAS
09.2020 - Current

• Design controls that ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of internal control processes and procedures. Prepare reports on the status of internal controls for management and auditors.
• Ensure that internal controls comply with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting principles. Stay updated on changes in regulations and adjust internal controls accordingly.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

  • 7,000 Experience hours

Owner

Owens Bookkeeping and Tax Solutions
07.2012 - Current
  • Owens Bookkeeping and Tax Solutions record and maintain financial records for small businesses
  • The scope of the duties depends on the size of a company and its needs
  • It is working with smaller companies that do not have an accountant on staff
  • Prepare year-end tax returns and monitor the overall financial health of the company
  • Prepare the records that are reviewed and used by the company's accountant
  • Compute taxes owed by following the tax code
  • Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses
  • Help taxpayers by using their federal, state, and local codes and see to it that clients receive the maximum benefit permitted under the law of the government.
  • 24,120 Experience hours

Security Guard

U.S Security Associates
02.2016 - 10.2019
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
  • Call the police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

Revenue Tax Auditor

Illinois Department of Revenue
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing results and conclusions of assignments, including supportive documents and evidence
  • Provided routine tax information and guidance to taxpayers concerning the proper method of completing ST-1 tax returns and application forms; promoted voluntary taxpayer compliance; answered routine inquiries as to rules, regulations, and procedures
  • Examined previously submitted ST-1 returns, reviewed public records, researched automated system files of taxpayer records, and studied tax laws, legal opinions, and court decisions for applicability of field examination work.
  • 1,289 Experience hours

Tax Preparation Associate

H&R Block Preparation Services
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • Accurately prepared and processed individual, joint, and business tax returns utilizing standard 1040EZ and 1040 with Schedule A, C, and E
  • Answered a high volume of incoming phone calls and scheduled and confirmed appointments
  • Established and maintained professional and productive relationships with customers and businesses, maintained accuracy and efficiency, and gained consistent client referrals.
  • 360 Experience hours

Education

Master of Science in Accounting - Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Keller Graduate School of Management
Addison, IL
12.2017

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), QuickBooks
  • Tax Accounting Specialization
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Tax Preparation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Data Inputting
  • Internal Controls
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Financial Statements

Certification

Sales Tax Auditor Training Program - Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois, 12/2013

Timeline

Accountant

DFAS
09.2020 - Current

Security Guard

U.S Security Associates
02.2016 - 10.2019

Revenue Tax Auditor

Illinois Department of Revenue
09.2013 - 04.2014

Owner

Owens Bookkeeping and Tax Solutions
07.2012 - Current

Tax Preparation Associate

H&R Block Preparation Services
01.2011 - 04.2011

Master of Science in Accounting - Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Keller Graduate School of Management
John E Owens