THOMAS E KOAH

**** ********** ***** *. ***** FL 337**-****-*** 251 5347

ac695y@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-koah-a4566743

CPA candidate with exceptional problem-solving skills, impressive analytical skills, expert computer skills including SAP, Business Intelligence, and Excel, with the ability to multi-task and adapt to new environments and software changes

EXPERIENCE

07/90 – PRESENT

SENIOR TAX SPECIALIST, TAX AUDITOR Florida department of revenue – Largo FL

Drive the worklists for auditors and supervisors, including assigning of audits, reviewing of audits, keeping on top of all associated deadlines.

Evaluate probationary employees for effective completion of their training plan.

Provide training to new auditors, and supplemental auditor training, including supervisors. Serve as on-the-job trainer, including use of SAP, MS Office Suite, and in-house software applications.

Assist in the development of training plans, and instruct GTA program training including as part of state-wide Program Training. Training specialty includes Auditing of Sales and Use Tax, Motor Fuels Tax, Reemployment Tax, and various minor taxes administered by the State of Florida.

Sought out to participate in state-wide process improvement teams, including:

oA team of ten writing of Standard Industry Guides for use by the FICPA and the public in general.

oA team of 12 in converting Sales and Use Tax and Reemployment Tax audits from the old software system into SAP.

oA team of 15 writing interview questions to be used in the hiring of Tax Auditors I, II, III, and IV.

Serve as subject matter expert in audit conferences with taxpayers and taxpayer representatives. Assist auditors with field audits, at taxpayer location(s).

Provide assistance to taxpayers on tax law matters, as determined by the audit findings.

Prepare and make presentations regarding tax law and audit process to outside businesses and organizations including trade associations and practitioners.

Support and assist hardware and software updates and testing on training laptops.

Develop audit process efficiencies, and writing of audit policies and procedures.

Audit independently, or as a team leader, complex audits of business entities for the various Florida taxes administered by the Department, specializing in electronic auditing.

Perform pre-audit analysis and develop audit plans and procedures to determine the most efficient and effective manner to conduct the audit.

Initiate correspondence with the taxpayer and/or their representative to request information for refund audit, secure evidence and documentation required to substantiate the refund request, and explain the refund process to the taxpayer.

Determine the need for examinations of related entities and coordinate with supporting team members the scope of audits.

Examine and analyze accounting systems for certain industries, for indication of additional liability or possible tax evasion.

Assist taxpayers’ management in the proper administration of Florida Tax Statutes, and to verify funds in the case of tax overpayment.

Prepare detailed reports of audit results and make recommendations for taxpayer compliance. Compute tax assessment or adjustment based on evidence and data found.

Make recommendations for improvement in taxpayers’ accounting, or internal controls, as it related to audit findings and Florida Tax Statutes.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, university of south florida

In addition to the Bachelor of Science Degree, a strong emphasis in programming in Computer Science studies in the College of Engineering.

5TH YEAR STUDIES FOR CPA EXAM, Usf and indiana university

All upper level courses required for the CPA exam.

SKILLS

Expert in Microsoft Excel as well as the other modules of Microsoft Office Suite

Problem solver, developing ways to make the job easier for everyone

Analytical and decisive

Proven trainer, educator, and leader

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong time management skills

Planning and supervisory experience

Developed auditing time tracker

Proficient in SAP applications, including Business Intelligence

Site Support for in house applications WinFMT, FERAS, Suntax and ACM

Member of several state-wide software, hiring, and procedures teams

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