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Barbara Lowe

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Revenue Tax Accountant/Auditor III and tax professional with 20 years of extensive business and individual taxation experience with emphasis in individual income tax. Proficiency in use of computers and accounting and tax software programs. Excellent analytical and time management skills, strong numeracy skills and keen attention to detail to drive results. Motivated Tax Accountant promoting more than 20 years of expertise in monitoring federal and state tax laws and changes. Action-oriented individual with experience assisting with audits. Team-player and tax expert with dynamic analysis and process improvement talents.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Revenue Tax Accountant/Auditor I, II and III

State Of Alabama Department Of Revenue
12.2002 - Current
  • Safeguarded, protected, secured the confidentiality of state and federal tax information.
  • Trained, observed and assisted other personnel so that instructions were given in a clear, concise, professional and courteous manner.
  • Audited state tax returns to determine the tax liability or refund.
  • Assisted taxpayers through written, oral and in person communication to ensure taxpayers were in compliance with Alabama Income Tax Laws.
  • Conducted tax audits using the Code of Alabama Title 40, Alabama rules and regulations and the Internal Revenue Service Publication 17.
  • Estimated income tax returns, adjusted late or timely filed income tax returns with information obtained from the government, employers, individuals, supervisors and management so that any areas that are not in accordance with tax laws and accounting principles are timely identified.
  • Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions for business sectors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Troy University - Montgomery
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Complex Financial Assignments
  • Interpret Tax Laws and Code Provisions
  • Client Representation
  • Database Maintenance
  • Fraud Detection

Accomplishments

  • Received an award for Employee of the Year in 2020 from the Alabama Department of Revenue for the appreciation of dedicated service to the Department.
  • Received an award for Employee of the Third Quarter in 2020 from the Alabama Department of Revenue for appreciation of dedicated service to the Department.
  • Received KUDOS from three taxpayers for assistance provided.

Certification

  • CPM - Certified Public Manager

Timeline

Revenue Tax Accountant/Auditor I, II and III

State Of Alabama Department Of Revenue
12.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Troy University - Montgomery
  • CPM - Certified Public Manager
Barbara Lowe