Sales & Use Tax Auditor

EDUCATION

Purdue University-Calumet Hammond, Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in Human Resource Management

December 2009

COMPUTER SKILLS

SAP, Micros, CMS, LMS, DataMagin, WinFMT, FERAS and A.C.I. Live

Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and Peachtree

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel- VLookup, Pivot tables, Macros

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Florida Department of Revenue, Hillside, Illinois May 2014-Present

Sales & Use Tax Auditor III (November 2017- Present)

Conduct closing conferences with taxpayers, explaining applicable laws supporting tax liabilities

Determine the most efficient & effective manner to conduct audits within established guidelines

Compute tax assessments or adjustments based upon evidence and data developed from audits

Prepare detailed reports of audit results and make recommendations for taxpayer compliance

Responsible for training new auditors and assisting in training sessions

Travel to local & out of state taxpayer locations

Sales & Use Tax Auditor II (July 2016- November 2017)

Perform pre-audit analysis, develop audit plans to follow during audits and establish audit trails

Recommend improvements in taxpayers accounting methods, internal procedures or controls

Examine and analyze accounting systems of taxpayers to identify additional liabilities

Travel to local & out of state taxpayer locations

Conduct audit testing of specified areas

Analyze taxpayer refund claims

Revenue Tax Auditor I (May 2014 - June 2016)

Prepared audit reports that are informative, indexed, cross-referenced and easily understood

Performed accounting procedures and tax applications in accordance to FDOR standards

Applied tax knowledge, concepts of materiality and audit risk to the engagement

Understand taxpayer’s accounting systems, current accounting and tax theory

Travel to local & out of state taxpayer locations

Audit Sales & Use Tax returns

Glenshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre, Richton Park, Illinois November 2012- July 2013

Guest Services Manager

Completed concern reports and assist in finding resolutions

Completed resident admissions, discharges, and transfers

Maintained resident files and obtain signed contracts

Liaison between residents, families, and staff

Brought over 90 outstanding contracts current

Ameristar Casino, East Chicago, Indiana November 2005 –November 2012

Revenue Auditor (May 2006-November 2012)

Investigated discrepancies/suspicious activities through analysis, reconciliation, and reconstruction

Performed daily revenue audits, cash summaries, and journal entries

Located an accounting error which prevented a $200,000 fine

Determined compliance with policies and procedures

Prepared W2-G’s and Win/Loss statements

Prepared daily GL journal entries

Assisted with month end closing

Lead Pit Clerk (February 2006- May 2006)

Input table fills/credits and openers/closers in high limit areas

Generated markers for high limit guests

Pit Clerk (November 2005- February 2006)

Assured voided documentation followed company and IGC policy

Assisted table games supervisors as needed

Located error which lead to promotion

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Member, Finance and Accounting Club (2006-2009), Purdue University-Calumet

Recipient, Dean's List Purdue University-Calumet (2004-2005)

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