Sara Pearson
Hugo,MN
Summary
Experienced professional driven to improve business operations and maximize team performance. Offering extensive background in the Special Taxes Division with over 7 years of supervisory experience managing high level audit staff and 15 years of audit and tax administration experience in the Lawful Gambling and Unrelated Business Income Tax Units. Focused on bringing strong leadership and relationship-building skills necessary to provide guidance, direction, and vision within the Special Taxes Division and the agency as a whole.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Tax Supervisor 4- Lawful Gambling and UBIT
Minnesota Department Of Revenue
St. Paul, MN
03.2017 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment within the unit by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement within the unit and division to increase efficiency.
- Supervised staff by creating measurable performance based expectations, reviewing job responsibilities and providing continuous feedback.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular and on-going interactions with external and internal customers and other agencies.
- Managed high level staff in the administration of taxes and fees to gain compliance with Minnesota tax laws through customer service, education, sound policy, audit and feedback, and progressive enforcement.
- Monitored and analyzed legislative developments to ensure compliance and changes to current statutes by working closely with our Legislative Policy lead and legal team.
- Monitored employee performance, audit statistics and other job-related tasks using Gentax and SAS Visual Analytics.
Revenue Tax Specialist- Lawful Gambling and UBIT
Minnesota Department Of Revenue
St. Paul, MN
07.2002 - 03.2017
- Stayed current on industry trends and changes in tax legislation, ensuring ongoing expertise in the Lawful Gambling and Unrelated Business Income Tax Units.
- Conducted complex level audit and tax administration work.
- Upheld high standards of professional ethics in all interactions with taxpayers, colleagues, and other stakeholders within the industry.
- Enhanced taxpayer compliance through conducting effective outreach programs and providing educational resources.
- Assisted businesses in understanding their tax obligations, promoting voluntary compliance and reducing the risk of audits.
- Provided training and support to less experienced team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized professional growth.
- Presented findings from audit investigations, effectively communicating key insights for informed decision-making processes.
- Maintained detailed records of all case files, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference, appeals, or court cases.
- Used clear and concise verbal and written communication skills to explain audit findings and results to taxpayers and co-workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Emphasis in Finance
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.2002
Skills
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Tax Strategy Implementation
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Extensive Gentax Knowledge
- Solid Networking and Relationship Building
- Passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Strong Leadership and Performance Management Skills
- Legislative Analysis and Experience
Additional Information
- Experience working with other agencies such as Minnesota Department of Public Safety and Minnesota Gambling Control Board
- Special Taxes Division Representative for the Agreement Library- reviewing Special Tax unit contracts on an annual basis
- Subject Matter Expert and Special Taxes Division Representative for the Power of Attorney forms
- Division Representative for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team- coordinating DEI activities for the Special Taxes Division on an on-going basis
- Recipient of two Special Taxes North Star Awards for Mentoring/Coaching and Positive Attitude
Timeline
Revenue Tax Supervisor 4- Lawful Gambling and UBIT
Minnesota Department Of Revenue
03.2017 - Current
Revenue Tax Specialist- Lawful Gambling and UBIT
Minnesota Department Of Revenue
07.2002 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Emphasis in Finance
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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