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Ria Allers

Auburn,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Revenue Tax Specialist II

Illinois Department Of Revenue
12.2020 - Current
  • Examines and analyzes Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other state audit reports to determine effects on Illinois returns
  • Provides advice and assistance to taxpayers and IDOR personnel on complex technical and/or procedural problems in reviewing Revenue Agent Report’s, Federal/State Exchange accounts, account files, Board of Appeals petitions, claim for credit, and various complex tax returns
  • Reviews completed tax accounts and conducts in-depth analysis of completed cases, identifying methods used and any special or unique issues addressed in review
  • Responds to inquiries from taxpayers and IDOR employees regarding status of cases and other accounts, assessments, statutes of limitation, statutory notices, application of laws, rules, regulations, letter rulings, legal opinions, policies and procedures
  • Speaks to taxpayer groups regarding tax laws
  • Determines proper method to implement highly technical and complex audit results, legal settlements, hearing decisions, etc., into the computer system
  • Serves as a member on special projects or test teams

Revenue Tax Specialist I

Illinois Department Of Revenue
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Provided technical guidance and assistance to taxpayers concerning all taxes administered by IDOR
  • Performed technical analysis of routine and involved original and amended tax returns, corresponding schedules, and/or supporting documentation by reviewing pertinent records and documentation, and/or adjusting taxpayers’ accounts
  • Reviewed and researched various source documents to provide guidance and assistance to Illinois and out-of-state individuals, Illinois employers and their representatives, licensees, and others through telephone contact relating to the various tax types administered by IDOR
  • Utilized progressively difficult research methods necessary for resolution of discrepancies
  • Assisted taxpayers, their representatives, licensees and others in preparing general and complex current, amended and electronically filed tax returns
  • Provided guidance to taxpayers in oral and written communications
  • Participated in on-the-job training and quality review

Quality Control Specialist

United Community Bank
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Reviewed new checking, savings, and certificate of deposit accounts to ensure they were opened correctly
  • Communicated with bankers by phone and email for documents needed for new accounts
  • Helped create and maintain database to keep track of new accounts
  • Reviewed daily non-post report, researching and decisioning transaction errors

Education

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
05.2005

No Degree - Business Management

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

No Degree - Business Management

University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Benedictine University
Springfield, IL
12.2009

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork Abilities
  • Time Management

Timeline

Revenue Tax Specialist II

Illinois Department Of Revenue
12.2020 - Current

Revenue Tax Specialist I

Illinois Department Of Revenue
07.2018 - 12.2020

Quality Control Specialist

United Community Bank
01.2015 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Lincoln Land Community College

No Degree - Business Management

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

No Degree - Business Management

University of Illinois At Springfield

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Benedictine University
Ria Allers