Charles A. Hewitt
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-***-**** or (cell) 716-***-****
*************@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and hardworking professional with 15+ years of experience in tax preparation
Demonstrates strong leadership skills; establishes positive, professional rapport with team and upper management
Strong communication and customer service skills, resulting in customer return
Works well independently and within a team environment
General computer skills, experience with tax-related software programs
Key Skills
Office Management
Tax Preparation & Processing
Data Entry
Inventory Management & Ordering
Scheduling & Organization
Customer Retention
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Supervisor/Tax Preparer (seasonal) 12/2010-present
EG Tax Service – Buffalo/Tonawanda, NY
Supervises and coordinates schedules of eight tax office staff including receptionist and tax preparers
Maintains inventory and places orders of all office supplies and paper products on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
Balances registers and reconciles credit card payments for services, and makes daily bank deposits
Prepares approximately 300 tax returns each season independently; oversees preparation of approximately 1200 total for the entire office
Handles customer questions, complaints, and/or discrepancies as needed
Cleaner 6/2017-10/2024
Buffalo State College – Buffalo, NY
Conducted cleaning duties in all restrooms, community spaces, offices, and lecture halls throughout Communications building
Emptied garbage, disinfected surfaces, mopped and vacuumed floors
Stripped and buffed floors in summer “off-season”
Candy Maker 3/2006-6/2016
Watsons Candies, Inc. – Tonawanda, NY
Selected, measured and mixed raw ingredients used in making of sponge candy, caramels, and cream chocolates
Set up, operated, and tended equipment during candy making processes
Cleaned and sterilized processing areas
Tax Preparer 12/2002-4/2006
Liberty Tax Service – North Tonawanda, NY
Supervised six employees when owner was off site
Completed tax returns and processed paperwork as required
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed: Santa 2001-present
North Tonawanda, NY
Acts in role of Santa at various businesses, private parties, and charity events
EDUCATION
AAS in Accounting, minor in Hotel Management
Niagara County Community College – Sanborn, NY
ACHIEVEMENTS: Eagle Scout