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• Independently conduct audits of the financial records, tax returns and tax records of individual returns for compliance with Federal and Oregon income tax laws. Determine the correctness of reported taxable income by analyzing the financial books, records, and source documents. • Research applicable federal and Oregon tax law to address tax issues. Respond to inquiries from taxpayers and tax professionals. • Explain rules, policies, procedures, and programs to the public through written correspondence, over the telephone, and at the front desk. Communicate with individuals with contrary opinions as to fact or law in order to facilitate greater compliance with tax law.

Budget reporting and analysis• Analyzed financial data using 3 enterprise-wide software systems and Microsoft Excel to create reports containing historical and committed future expenses, and remaining forecasted budget amounts for 5 budget managers to ensure our finances align with our mission and strategic outcomes.• Expanded transferable skills and increased familiarity with the Institution’s software and business intelligence systems. Shared new knowledge with colleagues to enhance business processes.• Collaborated with multiple internal users and campus partners using sensitivity to varying cultural perspectives and needs, building relationships using equitable, inclusive, and accessible policies and practices that are adaptable to the wider institution.

Student staff supervision and program management• Enhanced student staff experience and professional development through analysis of higher education research, student surveys, and other resources. Instituted processes and structures to create attainable growth for student staff.• Improved operation and reach of textbook lending program to students in need through thorough attention to detail and development of tracking and assessment systems. Increased accessibility by researching web apps and creating a user-friendly online catalog.

Maintenance of financial records• Entered all credits and debits for two local non-profits – Willamette Jazz Society and Cascade Center for Spiritual Living. Utilized QuickBooks software for monthly reconciliations, bill pay, and reporting to the board members. Analyzed and updated processes to align with industry best practices.

Accounts payable records management and analysis• Processed all accounts payable documents through an enterprise-wide accounting system. Analyzed information daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure accuracy of reports, vendor payments, and expense account codes.