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Bryan Dixon

Pickerington,OH

Summary

Meticulous Field Auditor and Field Auditor Manager with 20 years experience within the Ohio Department of Taxation - Excise Tax Division. Special concentration in conducting use tax audits in the trucking industry (IRP - International Registration Plan), licensed motor fuel dealers (IFTA - International Fuel Tax Agreement), as well as cigarette and other tobacco products distributors. Strong analytical and organizational abilities to fully evaluate taxpayer operations and information systems, ensuring proper record keeping and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. By means of audit reports, skilled communicator with taxpayers in providing audit results and recommendations for improved record keeping and compliance. Ability to operate in a team environment as well as lead and direct an audit unit to fulfill work requirements. Looking to expand and contribute acquired skills in becoming a valuable asset to a successful organization.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Staff Member

LCD Academy - Learning, Caring, And Development Academy
04.2019 - Current

Relevant job duties include

  • Assist in tracking work hours for 12 - 14 employees for payroll processing
  • Tracking of revenue and expenses
  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Help ensure proper licensing and record keeping
  • Assist in various operational areas as needed
  • Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.

Freelance Musician

Self Employed
02.2008 - 03.2020
  • Music performances solo and with various bands.
  • Owned and operated rehearsal facility for 3 years (2014 - 2017), renting to musicians.

Field Audit Supervisor

Ohio Department Of Taxation - Excise And Motor Fuel Tax
11.2004 - 01.2008
  • Supervised and guided 5 - 8 employees during audits to safeguard accuracy.
  • Reviewed submitted audits for proper auditing techniques and accuracy.
  • Lead audit team on complex audits.
  • Implemented new field audit program regarding IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) and IRP (International Registration Plan).
  • Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
  • Interpretation and application of laws within audit process.
  • Conduct reviews of assigned employees.

Tax Commissioner Agent 2 Through Tax Auditor Agent 5

Ohio Department Of Taxation - Excise And Motor Fuel Tax
11.1987 - 11.2004
  • Selected and conducted 25 - 40 excise tax audits annually to ensure adherence to applicable state and federal laws - Highway Use Tax, Motor Fuel Use Tax, International Registration Plan, International Fuel Tax Agreement, Cigarette Tax.
  • Reviewed and analyzed summaries and source documentation for accuracy using statistical random sampling techniques.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Determined effectiveness of control structures of taxpayer.
  • Interviewed taxpayers, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings, providing recommendations for better compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor In Business Administration - Accounting And Management Information Systems

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
1987

High School Diploma - undefined

St. Charles Preparatory High School
Columbus, Ohio
1980

Skills

  • Audit Management
  • Internal Record Auditing
  • Problem-solving
  • Comprehension and application of concepts
  • Regulatory Code Application
  • Collection and analysis of data/company records
  • Use of Microsoft Office 365
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply software packages
  • Ability to analyze and comprehend tax law/code
  • Customer relations
  • Provide meaningful recommendations for improved record keeping
  • Use of personal computer, printer, 10 key calculator, and other office equipment
  • Customer service

Timeline

Executive Staff Member

LCD Academy - Learning, Caring, And Development Academy
04.2019 - Current

Freelance Musician

Self Employed
02.2008 - 03.2020

Field Audit Supervisor

Ohio Department Of Taxation - Excise And Motor Fuel Tax
11.2004 - 01.2008

Tax Commissioner Agent 2 Through Tax Auditor Agent 5

Ohio Department Of Taxation - Excise And Motor Fuel Tax
11.1987 - 11.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

St. Charles Preparatory High School

Bachelor In Business Administration - Accounting And Management Information Systems

The Ohio State University
Bryan Dixon