John Collins
Hereford,TX
Summary
Seasoned Tax Auditor with 12 years of experience reviewing external accounting and filing procedures. Conducts audits on businesses to evaluate veracity of suspicions of tax fraud and vindicate non-violating entities. Impartial professional serving common good through accountability for private entities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Tax Auditor
Texas Comptroller Of Public Accounts
09.2011 - 09.2023
- Made on-site visits to inspect business operations, activities and validity of business tax records, examining and assessing locally-situated personal property.
- Communicated with and assisted taxpayers or representatives regarding filing tax declarations, audits process, audit findings, explaining application of tax laws and regulations.
- Communicated and resolved technical and controversial tax matters with professional judgment.
- Examined and audited accounting and financial records with regard to compliance with personal property or business taxes as prescribed by law.
- Conducted account research and prepared preliminary work papers and schedules.
- Scheduled follow-up audit appointments and prepared amended audit schedules and other supporting documents upon petition for re-determination or other appeal.
- Prepared audit appointment letters, written audit findings and reports with recommendations.
- Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
- Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX08.2002
No Degree - Accounting
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMSkills
- Revenue Rulings
- Internal Controls Audit
- Internal Control Systems
- Gross Receipts Test
- Tax Statutes
- Pre-Audit Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Auditing and Attestation
- Test Financial Controls
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Sales Tax Auditor
Texas Comptroller Of Public Accounts
09.2011 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
No Degree - Accounting
Eastern New Mexico University
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