Scott Howard
Avondale
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on challenges at they come. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at picking up and mastering new skills and being able to work without supervision. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities and contribute to a company's growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual Income Tax Auditor 3
Department of Revenue, State of Arizona
05.2025 - Current
- Performed audits on individual tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained updated knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation policies.
- Responded promptly to taxpayer inquiries about state notices, or other matters related to their returns and audits.
- Maintained up-to-date contact information for each case under review.
- Examined the accuracy of financial documents, such as prior tax returns, transcripts, and receipts, in order to detect any discrepancies or errors.
- Support incoming auditors with understanding process of day-to-day work.
- Supported senior auditors in developing strategies for improving audit processes and giving on current processes.
Income Tax Auditor 2
Department of Revenue, State of Arizona
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed audits on individual tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained updated knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation policies.
- Responded promptly to taxpayer inquiries about State notices or other matters related to their returns and audits.
- Maintained up-to-date contact information for each case under review.
- Examined the accuracy of financial documents such as prior tax returns, transcripts, and receipts in order to detect any discrepancies or errors.
Count Team Member
Talking Stick Resort/Casino Arizona
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Organized and maintained accurate records for all transactions.
- Reviewed discrepancies between physical counts and computer generated reports on a regular basis.
- Processed large volumes of currency in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the casino.
- Reconciled daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in the soft count room.
- Performed daily audits of different counts to ensure accuracy of funds.
Drop/Count Team Member
Desert Diamond Casino
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Verified accuracy of documents, such as invoices and receipts, to ensure proper cash handling procedures were followed.
- Performed daily balancing activities, including currency for various counts.
- Assisted in the setup of the count room and ensured that all equipment was functioning properly.
- Organized and maintained accurate records for all transactions.
- Completed paperwork accurately and submitted it promptly for processing.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating machinery or equipment related to counting duties.
- Reviewed discrepancies between physical counts and computer-generated reports on a regular basis.
- Processed large volumes of currency in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Fullfillment Associate
Amazon
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2020
Associates in Business - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ12.2017
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
05.2015
Skills
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Organizational Skills
- Clerical Support
- Spreadsheet Management
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Tax compliance
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout Awarded in 2015
Timeline
Individual Income Tax Auditor 3
Department of Revenue, State of Arizona
05.2025 - Current
Income Tax Auditor 2
Department of Revenue, State of Arizona
12.2024 - 05.2025
Count Team Member
Talking Stick Resort/Casino Arizona
06.2024 - 12.2024
Drop/Count Team Member
Desert Diamond Casino
11.2022 - 05.2024
Fullfillment Associate
Amazon
08.2022 - 11.2022
Associates in Business - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School