Matthew Benson

420 23rd Street Northeast - East Wenatchee, WA - 98802

(509) 860-4638 - aemdbenson@gmail.com

SKILLS

 Microsoft Office  Accounting  Payroll

 Bookkeeping  Quality Assurance  Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION

Aug. 2018 - Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Focus

Dec. 2020 Washington State University - Pullman, Washington

Jan. 2017 - Bachelor of Accountancy (No degree attained, transferred to Washington State University)
Aug. 2018 University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, North Dakota

EXPERIENCE

Dec. 2019 - Accounting Intern - Tamarack Tax and Consulting, Wenatchee, WA

Mar. 2020 ● Prepare individual and business entity tax returns.
● Conduct tax and financial research to respond to client inquiries in a timely manner.
● Assist bookkeeping department with payroll and period-closing tasks.
● Assist with special projects to enhance office efficiency and client development.

Oct. 2013 - Air Traffic Controller - Federal Aviation Administration

Nov. 2017 ● Maintain separation of aircraft using established procedures and flight data.
● Issue safety alerts to aircraft based on primary and secondary radar data.
● Dissemination of pertinent safety and weather information to aircraft.

Jan. 2007 - Aviation Electrician Shift Supervisor - Unites States Navy

Mar. 2013 ● Lead a team of nine personnel in the safe maintenance and flight opera on
of five military fighter aircraft.
● Maintain constant communica on with maintenance control to ensure on
time completion of maintenance actions.
● Responsible for tracking and upkeep of over $100,000 worth of tools and
support equipment.
● Conduct final quality assurance checks on electrical and instrument repairs.

AWARDS

June 2012 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal – For sustained superior
maintenance practices and mentorship from February 2008 to May 2012