Teresa Howdyshell
Beckley
Summary
Seasoned Accountant with background in Client Accounting for various types of Businesses, Construction Accounting and Tax work. Experience using Sage 50 for A/P, A/R, Payroll, GL and Sage Fixed Assets. Took classes to learn QB online and used knowledge to set up small retail/farm business and trained user. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Reconciliation, Tax and Collection
Randstad for Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Columbus
10.2022 - Current
- Maintenance of tax records for retirement distributions in a full-time remote capacity.
- Updated 1099R forms according to IRS regulations; researched, corrected, and reissued forms as necessary.
- Conducted analysis and reconciliation to ensure accuracy of tax records.
- Prepared Letters of Indemnity and tracked recovery of funds for Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
- Contract position scheduled until September 2025 or upon completion of cross-training.
Tax Professional (Seasonal)
H&R Block
Lexington
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and small businesses, maximizing allowable deductions.
- Collaborated with clients to analyze financial situations and report taxable income accurately.
- Conducted in-depth discussions with clients to uncover potential tax-saving opportunities.
Staff Accountant
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Journal Entries, Daily Closing for Accounting Processes, Bank uploads for checks.
- Used Colleague (VMI) and Cardinal (State) Accounting Software.
- Special Projects for Budget and Finance.
Financial Services Representative
Virginia Department of Taxation
Danville
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Trained to assist Taxpayers with questions about their Virginia State Income Taxes. Job became non-remote 3 hours away.
Accountant & Treasurer
Howdyshell Excavating, Inc.
Mount Solon
09.1994 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate accounting records using Sage 50 Accounting and managed assets through Sage Fixed Assets.
- Handled job costing, payroll, certified payrolls, accounts payable, and general ledger functions.
- Prepared year-end schedules for accountants to facilitate review statements for bonding companies.
- Managed hiring processes, payroll taxes, income taxes, and compliance with various business certifications.
- Oversaw construction draws and schedules for four dam rehabilitation projects valued between two million and four million dollars each.
Accountant
Robert Holden, Enrolled Agent
Bridgewater
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Payroll, Tax Deposits, Quarterly Tax Reports, W-2's, Sales Taxes and 1099 forms for various Clients
- Used Sage 50 Accounting software for Journal Entries, bank reconciliations, account analysis and to prepare monthly Financial Statements for Small Businesses.
- Special Projects to update Clients who were far behind in accounting and/or tax filings.
- Income taxes for Individuals, Businesses, Farms, Corporations and Non-Profits using Drake Tax Software
General Ledger Accountant
Truck Enterprises, Inc.
Harrisonburg
02.1987 - 08.1999
- Worked for Truck Enterprises Inc. as a General Ledger Accountant for their Roanoke location for four years and was hired again in 1995 as a General Ledger Accountant for their new Hagerstown location.
- Bank Reconciliations, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, Excise Tax Filings. Maintained Depreciation records for all Dealership locations.
- Assisted with Bi-weekly payroll for one Dealership.
- Monthly General Ledger Reconciliations and Accruals to Prepare Financial Statements.
Accountant
Frank Rankin Accountant, EA
Staunton
08.1989 - 09.1994
- Payroll, payroll tax reports, payroll deposits, for various clients.
- Recorded income & expenses monthly for a varied group of clients, prepared financial statements on monthly or periodic basis.
- Sales Tax reports, property tax reports, business licenses and estimated tax payments for a varied group of clients.
- Federal and State income tax returns for write up clients and other individual clients. Completed Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S.
Accountant
Big Boy Construction
Staunton
01.1986 - 10.1987
- Oversaw Payroll and Accounts Payable preparation. Maintained Project records for Restaurant Construction and Motel Construction. Monthly Financial Statements and Helped CPA to complete annual statement and tax return.
Education
Associate's Degree - Accounting
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.1982
Skills
- Accrual Accounting (10 years)
- Sage 50(Peachtree) and Sage Fixed Assets (10 years)
- Bank Reconciliation (10 years)
- Journal Entries (10 years)
- Accounts Payable (10 years)
- General Ledger Accounting (10 years)
- Financial Statement Preparation (10 years)
- QuickBooks (1 year)
- Payroll and Payroll Tax (10 years)
Certification
- PTIN
- December 2024 to December 2025
- Have a current IRS PTIN good until 12-31-25.
Affiliations
- Helped my Mother run a local food pantry under the direction of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Verona, VA.
- Picked up food and unloaded at pantry on a monthly basis.
- Began preparing inventories and USDA monthly reports detailing our clientele and volume of food received and distributed .
- After Mom's death moved pantry to a local church and continued ministry with a person who worked beside Mom for 10+ years.
- Moved out of state but continue to prepare USDA reports, write thank you notes and prepare taxes for the pantry which is set up as a 501(c)(3) corporation.
Accomplishments
- Studied and took a Test with the State of Virginia Business & Occupation Dept. to acquire a Class A License for our Excavating Business. It was an open book test and I got 100% on the test. This classification made a tremendous difference in the quality and size of jobs we could bid on. This step took the business to a much higher level than imagined.
Timeline
Senior Reconciliation, Tax and Collection
Randstad for Nationwide Retirement Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
Virginia Military Institute
07.2022 - 10.2022
Financial Services Representative
Virginia Department of Taxation
05.2022 - 06.2022
Tax Professional (Seasonal)
H&R Block
12.2021 - 12.2023
Accountant
Robert Holden, Enrolled Agent
09.2013 - 10.2016
Accountant & Treasurer
Howdyshell Excavating, Inc.
09.1994 - 05.2022
Accountant
Frank Rankin Accountant, EA
08.1989 - 09.1994
General Ledger Accountant
Truck Enterprises, Inc.
02.1987 - 08.1999
Accountant
Big Boy Construction
01.1986 - 10.1987
Associate's Degree - Accounting
Blue Ridge Community College
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