Doreen Albert

Detail-oriented Auditor with track record of quickly completing complex audit projects. Experienced in public and private accounting, specializing in financial statement audits. Well-versed in managing entire audit process from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork.

• Small Business Owner, Provide support and advice for the creation and upkeep of financial and business records as well as recordkeeping systems, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards pertaining to business, accounting, and taxation.
• Collection Auditor, New York City Department of Finance, New York, New York, 2022, Present, Demonstrates working knowledge of various City, State, and Federal Tax Laws and Regulations., Manages assigned caseload to determine which cases require follow-up, and ensure work is completed., Utilize various analytical skills and techniques to assist taxpayers or their representatives on discrepancies., Prepares adjustments to correct errors and generates correspondence to taxpayers., Review communications from other units and/or from taxpayers received through other units., Identifies types of service being requested by listening, asking relevant questions, and evaluating information obtained., Determines and establishes priority of call., Resolves or transfers calls to appropriate staff, as necessary., Performs special official tasks as directed by Supervisor, Unit Manager.
• Desk Auditor, New York City Department of Finance, New York, New York, 2013, 2022, Review and analyse tax returns of General Corporation Tax, Business Tax, Unincorporated Business Tax, and Commercial Rent Tax for proper compliance with current tax laws., Research technical tax issues and functions., Address and present adjustments to domestic and international tax issues by applying appropriate laws, policies, and procedures., Perform as a direct representative of the New York City Department of Finance to external taxpayers and representatives., Researched, analysed, and interpreted NYC, federal, and state tax laws, regulations, revenue rulings, and applicable federal and New York court rulings to recognize and resolve tax issues and meet compliance requirements., Provided taxpayer assistance by responding to audit inquiries or information requests; written and telephone inquiries from taxpayers or tax preparers promptly to answer questions or verify information regarding tax returns., Reviewed moderately complex NYC, federal, and state income tax returns., Computed current and cumulative tax adjustments and completed required forms and schedules., Engaged in audit determination discussions, communicated complex tax issues, and discussed findings with taxpayers, representatives, and staff to obtain concurrence with the audit findings., Compiled audit reports with proposed changes that were outlined to summarize auditor recommendations., Protected Statutes of Limitation
• Tax manager, H&R Block Tax Services, New York, New York, 2000, Present, Prepared approximately 200 income tax returns quarterly., Supervised, trained, and mentored associates and seniors on tax projects and assessed performance of staff., Reviewed tax returns and recommended tax savings opportunities., Utilized tax-related software for review returns and research matters., Responded to federal and state audits., Maintained an amicable working relationship with client, which served to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels, in the performance of tax services.
• Accountant, City College of New York, New York, New York, 2008, 2010, Prepared account and bank reconciliations., Post journal entries in support of monthly and year end closing., Analyzed monthly trial balance., Managed daily cashiering, credit card and banking operations., Oversees student account charges and payments to tuition and fees., Review student past due accounts and remit delinquent accounts to collections agencies.
• Staff Accountant, Scott Macon Ltd., New York, New York, 2001, 2008, Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing transactions., Pursued the collection of overdue receivables by making phone calls, writing emails and using collection agencies., Analysed and interpreted monthly reports., Compiled and filed Commercial, sales and use taxes., Maintained company financial records for auditors’ review.