Paul Matthewson
Stanwood,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Pearson Financial Services
02.2019 - Current
- Tax preparation for individuals, families and small businesses with various tax issues. I regularly conduct client interviews, review previous year filings of new clients, prepare tax returns, and file current or past year tax returns.
- This is a seasonal position, I work from February to the middle of April.
Tournament Director
Pickleball Is Great
05.2024 - Current
- As a tournament director for Pickleball Is Great, I am responsible for handling all aspects of my assigned events.
- The responsibilities include registration leading up to the event, onsite layout, coordination with venue staff, updates to participants, daily check-in of players and referees, court assignments, accurate recording of scores, continuous flow of players with questions at the desk, playoff qualification based on all criteria, medal presentations, and any other issues that come up during each tournament day.
- I have worked many domestic tournaments, but the international tournaments in Mexico and Guatemala stand out as highlights.
Owner
Matthewson Financial Services
05.2008 - Current
- Bookkeeping and Financial Counseling. We do financial counseling for people in trouble and for those doing well that desire to do better with their finances.
Senior Tax Advisor
H&R Block
01.2005 - 04.2018
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at state and federal levels.
- Prepared hundreds of tax returns, extensions, and tax planning calculations.
- This was a seasonal position, working February to April.
Education
Aircraft Dispatcher - Aircraft Dispatching
US Aviation Academy
Denton, TX01-2026
Skills
- Scheduling expertise
- Emergency preparedness
- Organizational leadership
- Event management
- Rules enforcement
- Registration management
- Logistics management
- Strong organizational skills
- Tax planning strategies
- Confidentiality
Certification
Commercial Driver's License - Class B with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements.
Aircraft Dispatcher
Timeline
Tournament Director
Pickleball Is Great
05.2024 - Current
Senior Tax Accountant
Pearson Financial Services
02.2019 - Current
Owner
Matthewson Financial Services
05.2008 - Current
Senior Tax Advisor
H&R Block
01.2005 - 04.2018
Aircraft Dispatcher - Aircraft Dispatching
US Aviation Academy