Alexis Ayala
Monroe,NY
Summary
Senior-level Audit Professional with 13+ years of experience conducting complex financial, compliance, and operational audits within New York State government. Proven expertise in risk assessment, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across diverse industries. Skilled in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and delivering actionable audit findings that strengthen accountability and operational efficiency. Experienced in managing full audit lifecycles, mentoring staff, and collaborating with stakeholders. Prepared to contribute immediately in a high-impact internal audit and risk environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor, Transaction Tax
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
White Plains, NY
01.2013 - Current
- Conducted independent examinations of small businesses, organizations, and other entities’ financial records related to sales and use tax transactions to verify proper amount of tax has been remitted adequately to the state.
- Extensive audit review in various industries including multinational corporations in financial services, cloud infrastructure provider, marketing services, manufacturers, medical services, utility providers, auto repair and body shops, caterers, contractors, convenience stores, interior decorating, hotel operators, storage industries, transportation services, restaurants, veterinarians, vending machines, and others.
- Resourceful in maintaining up to date-knowledge and researching tax laws, regulations, audit policies and procedures to effectively interpret when verifying the accuracy of business records and ensuring compliance with tax laws.
- Successfully collaborated with other cross-functional team members to conduct audits efficiently, accurately, and on time.
- Worked closely with supervisors, managers and program managers, taxpayers, and/or their representatives towards an audit resolution and the understanding the most complex tax, complicated accounting, auditing, computational and procedural issues.
- Assisted other colleagues as needed in reviewing records according to the Department’s policy, audit procedures and goals.
- As needed, guided team members and new employees through audit process and tax regulations while creating a professional and positive environment.
- Performed training class updates for audit staff by providing current updates in tax laws and presenting different audit techniques available in different industries.
- Developed written detailed audit reports outlining after-audit-findings.
- Researched potential audits and create analysis worksheets to be utilized by colleagues, supervisors, and managers in their selections.
- Hours Per Week: 37.50
- Grade: 18
Manager/Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Service
Bronx, New York
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Supervised and monitored the work activities of all tax preparer throughout the day while working directly with the corporate team.
- Prepared and assisted in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small business.
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Computed taxes owed or overpaid, using calculators or tax software, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables. Answered client queries regarding tax codes and appropriate deductions.
- Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients’ taxes to a minimum.
- Checked data inputs or verify totals on tax forms prepared by others to select error in arithmetic, data entry, and procedures.
- Preformed e-filing task as per schedule.
Internship/Work Study
Baruch College, Financial Aid Office
New York, New York
02.2006 - 05.2007
- Assisted supervisor in collecting and calculating student Federal Work Study timesheets.
- Enforce and carried out assigned duties by supervising faculty and staff.
- Create and maintain student files by filing daily correspondence.
- Receive and image files: sort and classify material to be filed.
- Assemble files in alphabetized order.
Education
Masters in science - Concentration in Accounting and Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University
Downers Grove, Illinois06.2015
Skills
- Assisted teams in creating documentation using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Helped organize information for clarity and accessibility Supported colleagues in utilizing software features effectively
- Assisted teams in utilizing computer technology and applications effectively Supported the implementation of AFE Launcher and Audit Framework Aided in the use of Microsoft Teams, Webex, Cognos, and audit resources
Timeline
Auditor, Transaction Tax
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
01.2013 - Current
Manager/Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Service
06.2007 - 04.2010
Internship/Work Study
Baruch College, Financial Aid Office
02.2006 - 05.2007
Masters in science - Concentration in Accounting and Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University