Highly experienced and detail-oriented tax investigator with 10+ years in accounting, collections, and customer service. Responsible for assisting in the collection of over $2.3 billion in state tax revenue in the last year.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Investigator-Remote
State Of Arkansas
07.2015 - Current
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
Conduct 1000+ sales tax and excise tax investigations resulting in a positive increase in tax compliance.
Personally visit 500+ taxpayers, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and facilitating voluntary compliance.
Create accurate daily reports and submitted in accordance with established schedule of performance expectations.
Conduct account research and prepare findings for presentation.
Explain applicable laws or program requirements to 500+ taxpayers, ensuring understanding and compliance.
Update and maintain monthly trip logs with mileage and maintenance on company provided vehicle.
Increase sales tax compliance by conducting thorough investigations and providing clear recommendations for improvement.
Identify underreported sales tax liabilities, enhancing revenue collection efforts for the state.
Assist businesses in understanding complex sales tax regulations, fostering better compliance and reducing discrepancies.
Conduct comprehensive research on industry-specific tax laws, ensuring accurate assessments and reducing errors.
Provide training sessions for new investigators, increasing department efficiency and expertise.
Maintain detailed documentation of all investigation findings and actions taken, ensuring accountability and transparency throughout the process.
Communicate and resolve technical and controversial tax matters with professional judgment.
DFA Service Representative
State Of Arkansas Dept Of Finance And Admin
01.2015 - 07.2015
Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
Responded to taxpayer questions in-person or via telephone and written correspondence regarding excise tax
Served as key point-of-contact for clients experiencing technical difficulties, offering prompt resolutions.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing and resolving service-related issues.
Streamlined customer service processes for improved efficiency and reduced response times.
Tailored communication methods based on individual client preferences, ensuring optimal engagement levels were maintained at all times.
Contributed to positive team morale by fostering an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration amongst colleagues from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
Consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, arriving punctually for shifts and maintaining focus on providing top-tier service throughout entire workday.
Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about sales tax and other taxes.
Maintained and managed proprietary taxpayer files and databases.
Customer Relations Specialist
AT&T Mobility
01.2012 - 01.2015
Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
Strengthened customer relationships by listening to customer concerns and giving priority to service requirements.
Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing effective solutions.
Enhanced customer loyalty by delivering personalized service and resolving issues efficiently.