Howard Kastner
*** *********** **., ****** ******, NY 10314
347-***-**** *******.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Staten Island, NY June 2014
• Associates of Applied Science in Accounting
• Graduated with 155 Credits, exceeding number of credits required for CPA eligibility
• Bachelor of Science in Economics Minor Accounting December 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTANT/ OFFICE MANAGER
ChutePlus LLC, Woodmere, NY Dec. 2013- July
2014
• Prepare and maintain ChutePlus LLC’s books and records, which includes profitability analysis and
reporting to principals
• Prepare year-end tax returns as well as quarterly tax payments
• Analyze company’s spending in order to determine ways to cut costs and maximize profitability
• Review bills and reconcile checking account daily
• Manage the Accounts Payable as well as the Accounts Receivable
• Prepare weekly Payroll for 20+ employees and pay Child Support for Employees that require it to be paid
ACCOUNTANT/ OFFICE MANAGER
Sidewalk Resolutions, Staten Island, NY Jul. 2013 – March
2014
• Prepared profit and loss/income statements and balance sheets
• Prepared weekly reports regarding the company’s finances and efficiency
• Managed the Accounts Payable as well as the Accounts Receivable
• Ensured that accounts were up to date and communicated directly with clients who were behind on
payments via emails and phone calls to ensure timely compensation
• Conducted and led meetings with clients in order to determine their wants and needs and how the
company can best help them
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Old Junk Car, Brooklyn, NY Jul. 2012 - Jul.
2013
• Manage the Accounts Payable as well as the Accounts Receivable
• Input all accounting transactions into QuickBooks, and prepare weekly reports for car owners
• Responsible for entering all deposits from vendors into Microsoft Access in order to keep track of
payments
• Successfully maintained the payroll for this company of 15+ employees and ensured accurate records and
timely payments
BOOKKEEPING CONSULTANT
Yachad Day Habilitation, Brooklyn, NY Sep. 2009 - Apr.
2012
• Monitored budgets for facility of 30 individuals and 10 counselors
• Evaluated and assessed financial needs and budgeting
• Assisted developmentally disabled adults; taught with numbers, counting, money skills, time intervals,
etc.
BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Gefen Financial Corp., Staten Island, NY Feb. 2008 Sep.
2009
• Entered all mortgage files into the system to evaluate customer qualification
• Entered and paid bills (25/month); facilitated cash deposits
• Created daily purchase orders, processed credit card transactions, created inventory data base (MS Excel)
• A/P (40/month), A/R, corresponded with customers regarding problems/concerns
• Created daily invoices, processed credit card transactions, and completed administrative tasks
SKILLS
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient in QuickBooks
• Proficient in Turbo Tax ( Individual and Corporate)