Brian Cornell

227 Union Street, Apt 2 Schenectady, NY 12305

M: 518-366-9912 W: 518-937-9475

Brian.Cornell@tax.ny.gov

Professional Qualifications
Analytical professional offering experience as a Tax Auditor for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Accomplished in the execution of audits required to determine correct tax liability; utilize best practices, procedures, guidelines and audit standards to determine tax liability. Capable of compilation of detailed research; able to research and apply tax laws and regulations, special rulings and decisions to audits.

Professional Experience
Tax Technician New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, 2012 Current
Perform comprehensive audits of the financial records of taxpayers to verify that business and individuals are in compliance with the tax laws, regulations and rules of New York State. Current audit focus on the Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) / Empire Zone (EZ) credits and the Qualified Emerging Technology Company credit (QETC); highly knowledgeable in general business corporation returns.

Key Activities
Research and apply all relevant New York State and Federal tax laws, court determinations and Technical Service Bureau memorandums to ensure fair and consistent administration of the Tax Law. Effectively communicate with taxpayers to obtain all necessary information to make informed audit decisions and adjustments; provide highly accurate explanation of audit adjustments to taxpayers and supervisors. Strong understanding of department systems, including developing detailed Excel spreadsheets. Assisted in the training of new department employees on the use of the systems.

Special Projects
Audit Framework and Audit Case Management System Team, 2013 Current
Member of a committee offering technical expertise of in-house auditing systems to department employees. Assist employees with the use of systems, troubleshoot and test new software versions, and provide suggestions for improving use of software.

Other Experience
Bookkeeper / Front-End Supervisor Hannaford Brothers Supermarkets, 2003 - 2013
Developed strong leadership skills through the supervision of front-end operations and employees. Effectively communicated with associates and customers to provide exceptional levels of customer service . Managed activities in the cash office; conducted audits of cash and media values of tills, ensured proper recording of sales and inventory levels.

Education and Professional Training

BS Accounting & Business Administration, GPA 3.46, May 2010 University at Albany, State University of New York

Professional Training
Online and classroom-setting training courses. Areas of professional training include: - Keeping abreast of relevant federal and state tax laws, and court determinations - Effective business-style writing techniques