Justin Decker
Turnersville,NJ
Summary
Experienced tax accountant seeking an opportunity to further expand knowledge in the accounting field. Versed in preparing partnership, corporation, not-for-profit, and individual returns. Assisted businesses and individuals with organizing their data to complete their financial statements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
Grant Thornton
01.2024 - Current
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns and preformed research.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of client business and industry through direct interaction.
Tax Accounting Intern
Haefele Flanagan
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepare 1040’s, 1065’s, 1120s, 1041, and various related schedules.
- Contact clients to obtain missing information related to returns.
- Review outsourced tax returns for completeness and accuracy.
- Create journal entries to accurately report business activities.
- Perform research or consult with senior tax managers and partners on difficult tax situations.
- Mentor inexperienced interns on proper handling of various tax situations.
Daycare Worker
Kid’s Choice
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Offered top-notch care to 20+ children at once, ranging in age from 5 to 16.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Preparing state and federal tax returns
- Proficient with W-2s, K-1s, 1099 forms, extensions, and estimated taxes
- CCH, SurePrep, Quickbooks, AdvanceFlow, GoSystems, Bloomberg Tax
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements
- General Ledger
- Spreadsheets
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective communicator with staff and clients
- Tax Research
- Works well individually and as a team
- Comfortable speaking in public settings
Hobbies and Interests
Active in weightlifting, Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Timeline
Tax Associate
Grant Thornton
01.2024 - Current
Tax Accounting Intern
Haefele Flanagan
01.2022 - 11.2023
Daycare Worker
Kid’s Choice
01.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rowan University