Robyn Howard, CPA

About Robyn

Robyn is a highly organized, process and compliance-oriented CPA with 30+ years of accounting and financial management experience in the public and private sectors. She has held many accounting positions, including serving as an accountant in a fast-growing city government and as an accounting manager for a commercial printing company. Her experience also includes owning and operating a limited liability company that organizes workflows for small businesses. With excellent critical thinking capabilities, she thoughtfully applies her diverse skill set and attention to detail to help clients overcome business challenges.

Adept at performing and overseeing daily and period-end accounting functions, Robyn is proficient in accounts receivable and payable, cash management, account and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, chart of accounts and general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting and analysis. Her experience includes budgeting and variance analysis, internal compliance audits, sales tax processing, and reviewing, developing and implementing financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

Robyn excels at working independently or collaborating with others to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost savings within an organization. She is comfortable assisting with external audit preparation and is familiar with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for governmental entities. Additionally, she is versed in several accounting software packages, including QuickBooks, Bill.com, Ramp, Stripe, and Munis, an enterprise resource planning solution for the public sector.

Clients value Robyn’s strong analytical and communication skills and ability to leverage her experience and insights to identify and execute specific actions and measurable steps while assisting them with achieving their enterprise-wide goals.

Robyn  Howard

Robyn Howard
Consultant


Industry Experience

Business Development, Government, Printing, Software


Education

  • Franklin University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, cum laude

Certifications

  • CPA – Certified Public Accountant – Ohio

Professional Affiliations

  • Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

On a Lighter Note

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love reading mysteries and biographies and typically read at least one book per week. I also enjoy making scrapbooks for my family.

Where is an exciting place you have visited?
A few years ago, my husband and I traveled to Europe. Over seven nights, we visited three countries and stayed in five different hotels.

Is there a favorite dish you make that people rave over?
Friends and family love the cutout frosted cookies I bake for most holidays.