Rita L. Dowlen

Detroit,MI

Summary

Motivated Tax Accountant promoting more than 15 years of expertise in monitoring federal and state tax laws and changes. Action-oriented individual with experience assisting with audits. Team-player and tax expert with dynamic analysis and process improvement talents.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Senior Tax Accountant

Owner, NATIONAL TAX SERVICES DETROIT

01.2007 - Current

Audited client financial records to determine tax liability.
Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
Kept up to date on current income tax developments and advised clients to make proper adjustments.
Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.

Tax Office Manager

National Tax Services Inc

01.2002 - 08.2007

Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
Assisted in managing audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
Prepared related tax disclosures for statutory or GAAP financial statements and miscellaneous state and local tax filings.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Tax Auditor

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

05.1990 - 05.2002

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.
Prepared audit appointment letters, written audit findings and reports with recommendations.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

LANSING

04.1990

Skills

Federal Tax Returns
Reliability and Integrity Improvement
Free Cash Flow Analysis

Client Representation
IRS Regulations
Government Regulations