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MICHAEL T SHOWE

Harker Heights,TX

Summary

Dynamic Tax Examining Technician with expertise from the I.R.S. Department of the Treasury, skilled in tax compliance and document verification. Proven ability to analyze financial discrepancies and safeguard sensitive information. Recognized for effective communication and critical thinking, ensuring accurate processing of tax returns and enhancing operational efficiency. Adheres to policies, procedures outlined by the IRS, Department of the Treasury.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Examining Technician

I.R.S. Department of the Treasury
Austin, TX
01.2012 - 06.2025

(Over 25 yrs Combined DoD and Federal Service) - As a Tax Examiner, I reviewed submitted documents from taxpayers from all over the world. Documents would include 13 acceptable documents that the IRS has determined to be valid proof of identification. Responsible for keeping these documents safeguarded at all times, and also determining if some documents may be PII (questionable for validity), and placing a flag on the taxpayer's application for further review down the pipeline.

  • Reviewed tax returns for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
  • Assisted taxpayers in understanding tax obligations and filing processes.
  • Analyzed financial documents to identify discrepancies and potential fraud.
  • Processed tax refunds and payments through internal systems.

Uploaded information for assigned taxpayers regarding their personal information, as well as their supporting document information, onto an IRS internal automated platform. Those deemed valid and who have all necessary supporting documentation are assigned; those missing information are classified as suspended; and those applicants with little to no information or lacking a citizen relationship with someone in the US are Rejected. All final dispositions have an ITIN number assigned if accepted by internal processing rules, regulations, and guidelines. All information submitted and approved is uploaded manually by database entry into the IRS Secured, automated system for final disposition of Assigned, Suspended, or Rejected. All work was performed as trained by me, with the DLN number and final assigned numbers edited onto the tax return and the W-7.

Staff Accountant -Accounts Payable

Department of Health and Human Services
Austin, tx
11.2002 - 09.2007

Responsible as an AP Accountant to log into the internal HHSC database to devise Purchase Orders for Field Service Vouchers coming in for payment. Once the supporting documentation is reviewed for accuracy, a P.O. is created and reviewed again with attention given to the SOW, Pop, accounting codes for proper assignment of purchase against code that is assigned to cover those expenses. Fielded calls from all over Texas regarding training, troubleshooting, and all problems with representatives in remote areas to help create those PRs to submit for payment.

Education

MBA - Management

Marylhurst University
Marylhurst OR
06-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts with a concentration in Business

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
SHEPHERDSTOWN WV
08-1997

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
08-1995

Skills

  • Data entry with attn to Keying Accuracy
  • Tax compliance
  • Financial analysis
  • Document verification
  • Accounting software
  • Internal auditing
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Report generation
  • Problem solving
  • Cost control
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Managerial accounting
  • Report writing
  • Budgeting assistance
  • Financial auditing
  • Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cost accounting
  • GAAP accounting
  • Data analysis and research
  • Accounts payable management
  • Year-end closing to include Hard - Closes
  • Auditing
  • Account reconciliation
  • Data inputting
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Contract management
  • General ledger
  • GAAP application
  • GAAP compliance
  • Grant accounting
  • Accounts payable / invoice coding

Affiliations

  • My two dogs, one a Viszla, one a Schnauzer Terrier 3 mo old puppy; enjoy spending time with them, pup cups and walks.
  • Model Car building. Enjoy painting, assembling Muscle Cars, Vintage Trucks.
  • Huge collector of Vinyl records. Love to peruse vintage record shops, and build on my collections of 70s, 80s, 90s rock and alternative rock music for my turntable.
  • Time to Netflix, remote and popcorn. Phone off!

Accomplishments

  • Military Awards: US Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Svc Ribbon, Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Army Achievement Medal.
  • Member Delta Sigma Pi (Lifetime Member)- Marylhurst University. Graduate With Honors 3.95 GPA.

Languages

American Sign Language
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tax Examining Technician

I.R.S. Department of the Treasury
01.2012 - 06.2025

Staff Accountant -Accounts Payable

Department of Health and Human Services
11.2002 - 09.2007

MBA - Management

Marylhurst University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts with a concentration in Business

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

Frederick Community College
MICHAEL T SHOWE