Highly organized and dependable professional skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of exceeding expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Tax Specialist Principal, Appeals Officer
Minnesota Department of Revenue
01.2016 - Current
Managed workload effectively by prioritizing urgent matters while maintaining a focus on accuracy and detail in all cases handled.
Reviewed all sales and use tax administrative appeals received and prioritized them accordingly.
Evaluated complex tax issues, applying knowledge of tax law to effectively resolve administrative appeals.
Conducted thorough research on appeal cases, gathering information from all relevant sources.
Negotiated settlements, achieving satisfactory outcomes for both the taxpayer and the State of Minnesota.
Engaged in effective communication with both internal and external customers.
Mentored and coached new appeals officers.
Experienced in making adjustments within Gentax, often providing assistance to fellow appeals officers.
Wrote procedures for various appeal tasks including; acknowledging incoming appeals, and a comprehensive outline of appeals procedures for new hires.
Revenue Tax Specialist Senior, Appeals Officer
Minnesota Department of Revenue
04.2012 - 01.2016
Successfully addressed and resolved sales and use tax administrative appeals in a timely manner.
Conducted thorough research on appeal cases, gathering information from all relevant sources.
Engaged in effective communication with both internal and external customers.
Represented the Department of Revenue as a liaison to the Attorney General's office for tax court appeals.
Revenue Tax Specialist Intermediate, Sales and Use
Minnesota Department of Revenue
01.2007 - 04.2012
Delivered comprehensive on-the-training for numerous new sales and use tax auditors.
Completed detailed audits of sales and use tax records to ensure accuracy and compliance with Minnesota sales and use tax law.
Supported the sales and use tax call center during peak volume periods, specifically during transition to e-services and during annual filing periods.
Assisted fellow auditors with complex audit issues.
Completed peer reviews and provided valuable feedback.
Communicated clearly with taxpayers regarding audit findings and the corrective actions required.
Revenue Tax Specialist, Sales and Use Tax
Minnesota Department of Revenue
11.2005 - 01.2007
Completed detailed audits of sales and use tax records to ensure accuracy and compliance with Minnesota sales and use tax law.
Completed peer reviews and provided valuable feedback.
Communicated clearly with taxpayers regarding audit findings and the corrective actions required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing Emphasis
University of Minnesota
Crookston
05.2005
Skills
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Decision-making skills
Adaptability
Gentax Proficient
Timeline
Revenue Tax Specialist Principal, Appeals Officer
Minnesota Department of Revenue
01.2016 - Current
Revenue Tax Specialist Senior, Appeals Officer
Minnesota Department of Revenue
04.2012 - 01.2016
Revenue Tax Specialist Intermediate, Sales and Use
Minnesota Department of Revenue
01.2007 - 04.2012
Revenue Tax Specialist, Sales and Use Tax
Minnesota Department of Revenue
11.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing Emphasis
<ul><li>Projections / project reports</li><li>CMA Reports</li><li>Appeals before Income Tax Department</li><li>Appeals before GST Appellate</li><li>Tax audits</li><li>Statutory audit of Govt banks</li><li>Revenue Audit</li><li>Concurrent Audit</li><li>GST Audit</li><li>GST return</li><li>Income Tax Returns</li><li>Data analysis</li><li>Adding data through tally</li></ul> at Neeraj Mohinder Garg & Co.<ul><li>Projections / project reports</li><li>CMA Reports</li><li>Appeals before Income Tax Department</li><li>Appeals before GST Appellate</li><li>Tax audits</li><li>Statutory audit of Govt banks</li><li>Revenue Audit</li><li>Concurrent Audit</li><li>GST Audit</li><li>GST return</li><li>Income Tax Returns</li><li>Data analysis</li><li>Adding data through tally</li></ul> at Neeraj Mohinder Garg & Co.