Seasoned Assistant Tax Administrator specializing in Louisiana sales tax statutes and returns. Technologically savvy and meticulous in completing documentation according to guidelines. Quick learner with excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
Skills
Tax strategy implementation
Data gathering
Louisiana Sales Tax deductions understanding
Louisiana sales tax law
Louisiana sales tax exemptions
Research/due diligence
Education and Training
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LAExpected in 05/1993 – –Bachelor of Science:Accounting - GPA:
United States Army Transportation Officer BasicFort Eustis, VA, Expected in 05/1988 – –:Transportation Management - GPA:
United States Army Transportation Officer AdvanceFort Eustis, VA, Expected in 10/2002 – –:Transportation Management - GPA:
United States Army War CollegeFort Leavenworth, KS , Expected in 06/2007 – –:Combined Arms Services And Staff School (CAS3) - GPA:
Certifications
Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LATA) Certified Tax Examiner
Experience
Harris County - Assistant Tax Administrator Various Locations, TX, 03/2003 - Current
Coordinates training, information, and activities of department employees
Assists taxpayers with questions via in-person, through email, or over the phone
Monitors and analyzes tax collection trends and reports
Monitors assessments, payment plans, and delinquent accounts
Responsible for preparing legal assessments and their supporting documents
Assists with budget preparations, hiring staff, and managing personnel
Review and establish internal procedures and organizational policies to increase productivity
Schedules and conducts sales tax training for parish employees and taxpayers
Prepares District Attorney Assessments, legal assessments for court, and testify in court setting
Process refund claims, bankruptcies, and payments under protest
Conducted research on different tax issues and remained up to date on all changes to tax laws.
Collected detailed information and required paperwork from taxpayers to complete tax returns.
Stored copies of completed returns and related documents according to company procedures and regulations.
Determined taxpayers eligibility for tax liability, credits, or deductions through research and oversight.
Finalized and processed paperwork with local and state government authorities.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to sales and use tax.
Department Of Justice - Enforcement Coordinator Minneapolis, MN, 02/2001 - 03/2003
Supervises the work of Auditors and Revenue Collectors
Researches and evaluates audit leads including coordination with Auditors and Revenue Collectors
Review complex audits performed by auditors
Coordinates the creation, authorization, and collection of payment plans for delinquent accounts
Monitors, researches, and evaluates proposed assessments, payment plans, liens, licenses and court proceedings
Reviews and maintains an updated status on all audits and delinquent accounts
Responsible for education taxpayers on state statutes and local ordinances related to tax compliance
Schedules and conducts sales tax training for parish employees and taxpayers
Rapides Parish Sales And Use Tax Department - Sales and Use Tax Auditor City, STATE, 08/1996 - 02/2001
Conducts independent field audits and evalutates evidence of the liability of the taxpayer
Collects and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and all records required for audits including deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
Prepares detailed audit reports
Responsible for computing taxes owed or overpaid and prepare tax returns
Evaluates current financial and informational systems for any potential changes to improve productivity
Assist and educate taxpayers with inquiries and pre and post-audit conferences either in-person, over the telephone, or through email
Educate taxpayers regarding compliance with state statutes and local tax ordinances
Louisiana Army National Guard - Transportation Officer City, STATE, 10/1985 - 09/2011
Responsible for moving supplies, troops, and equipment in support various missions and deployments
Commanding and controlling, platoon and company size transportation operations
Develop operations orders and mission statements that support various transportation missions
Coordinate mission support with other units and branches in support of various transportation missions
Performed the duties and responsibilities of transportation platoon leader, company commander, S-3 Operations Officer, and Louisiana Army National Guard Transportation Officer
Additional Information
Perform numerous sales and use tax seminars at various businesses in Louisiana. The seminars are specialized to the taxpayer's industry and topics are based on actual invoices or transactions as they relate to sales and use tax. Participants range from accounts payable personnel to construction bidding personnel.
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