SONJA J. NOSWORTHY
South Elgin,IL
Summary
Accomplished auditing professional polished in auditing skills and strategies. Completes audits for clients in diverse industries and executes planning strategies to enhance completion of audits. Focuses on delivering high-quality results and producing exceptional work. Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Superb analytical and communications skills enabled optimum results.
. Resourceful Auditor with 30 plus years of comprehensive experience preparing and examining financial records. Well-versed in initiating and implementing auditing systems and evaluating auditing functions. Tech-savvy critical thinker committed to quickly identifying and resolving issues.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Field Auditor
ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE
Des Plaines, Illinois
10.2018 - Current
- Utilized the Internal Revenue Code Sections (IRC) for those Multi-State Corporations assigned for Corporation Income Tax audit.
- Research and apply the applicable Laws, Regulations and Policies applicable to the particular Audit issues being analyzed in an assigned audit case.
- Managed completion of planned Multi-State Corporate Income Tax audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Examined financial statements to detect and report errors and irregularities.
- Applied professional judgment in gathering and evaluating evidence for thorough analysis.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial documents to determine tax liabilities for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
Large Case Revenue Field Auditor
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
09.1996 - 07.2018
- Individually plans and conducts examinations using extensive and specialized knowledge accounting techniques, practice, and investigative audit techniques to examine and resolve various tax issues of business organizations that may include extensive subsidiaries with operations of national and/or international scope.
- Composed clear and concise audit findings, through obtaining relevant and competent evidences and support to deliver comprehensive audit results.
- Examined complex and extensive financial statements to detect and report errors and irregularities and appropriately support all adjustments and conclusions with tax laws, rules and regulations.
- Works in partnership with Senior revenue Associates in developing significant tax compliance issues, by collaborating with appropriate practice areas, examiners, Counsel, Appeals, and other specialists to leverage and expand complex issue expertise and ensure consistent application and interpretation of tax law.
- Monitored transactions for errors and over-payments to produce real-time reporting, as it relates to the entities involved in a particular audit program and process.
- Confers with taxpayers or their representatives to explain the accounting and other issues involved, the applicability of pertinent tax laws and regulations, and proposed adjustments. Considers collectability of potential tax deficiencies at all stages of the examination. Solicits payment as appropriate.
- Identified discrepancies between actual payments received versus expected amounts owed by taxpayers.
- Informed taxpayers of rights under law and provided guidance and service to assist in resolving tax problems.
Revenue Field Auditor
WISCONSIN, OF REVENUE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.1990 - 08.1996
- Plan and perform field audits of large and medium sized corporations and some multi-state corporations
- Assess the status of audits and determine scope and procedures to be implemented
- Composed clear and concise audit findings to deliver comprehensive audit reports.
- Utilize all computer programming and applications in all audit Stages and processes.
- Worked closely with senior colleagues to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
- Utilized auditing and compliance software and programs to advance efficiency.
- Inspected accounting books and systems for efficiency.
- Facilitated access to organization for external auditors for on-site visits.
- Established trusting relationships with senior staff to support audit objectives.
Staff Accountant
COLEMAN & WILLIAMS, LTD
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
09.1989 - 05.1990
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
- Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
- Obtain proper documentation through internal audit to determine that clients meet the standards of the AICPA’S FASB and GAAP
- Various other accounting functions as necessary
- Worked with computers and computer software, such as Excel.
Tax Auditor
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Brooklyn, New York
06.1987 - 04.1989
- Conduct extensive field audits of large corporations in a professional and responsible manner
- Perform Independent selections, and extensive research of audit issues through the use of Internal Revenue Code, City Regulations and applicable Cases
- Obtain relevant and competent evidential matter, in order to procure the correct tax liability
- Prepare and organize work-papers in a clear, neat and concise manner for good and easy audit trail
- Plan the scope of audit assignments, evaluate the results of audit tests and findings, and communicate extensively with taxpayers and their representatives to convey findings and to obtain agreements.
- Compiled detailed reports of audit findings to discuss with management.
- Documented proposed changes by evaluating schedules and reports.
- Communicated recommendations to resolve legal and fiscal issues.
Education
BBA - Accounting
BARUCH COLLEGE, CUNY
06.1987
Practical Ministries
TOMLINSON COLLEGE
05.1983
Skills
- SKILLS Personal Computer:
- Extensive use of
- Microsoft Word, Excel,
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Financial Statements
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Asset Utilization Reports
- Non-Compliance Assessment
- Accounting Procedures Validation
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Liabilities
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Financial Statements Review
- Report Preparation
- Investigation Scope Determinations
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Audit Preparation
- Accounting Software Systems
References
References available upon request.
Interests
ACTIVITIES , Deans List, Phi Theta Kappa member, Vice-President School Club, member school board committee.
Timeline
Revenue Field Auditor
ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE
10.2018 - Current
Large Case Revenue Field Auditor
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
09.1996 - 07.2018
Revenue Field Auditor
WISCONSIN, OF REVENUE
06.1990 - 08.1996
Staff Accountant
COLEMAN & WILLIAMS, LTD
09.1989 - 05.1990
Tax Auditor
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
06.1987 - 04.1989
BBA - Accounting
BARUCH COLLEGE, CUNY
Practical Ministries
TOMLINSON COLLEGE
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