Richard Lednak

About Richard Lednak

I am a hard worker, team player, and detail oriented. I am a graduate from Robert Morris…

Experience

1. Internal Revenue Service

   Nov 2021 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Plans & conducts independent examinations using extensive and specialized knowledge of accounting techniques, practices, and investigative audit techniques to examine and resolve various tax issues of individuals and small business organizations that may include those with diversified activities, multiple partners, and operations of national scope. Assignments require an integrated analysis of intricate and complex accounting systems, business activities, and financing-Conducts package audits to determine that other required returns such as information, excise, or specialty returns are filed and conducts concurrent examinations of these and other returns when warranted. Recognizes the need for specialists and makes appropriate referrals-Evaluates the content of new and modified legislation and assesses the impact on the program-Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual, or questionable items which produce significant tax or compliance effect; recognizes the impact; and utilizes the appropriate tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Recognizes indicators of fraudulent activity and develops appropriate referrals. Utilizes standard accounting methods and techniques during the course of examinations in order to develop information regarding the income and financial operations of taxpayers. Examines accounting systems and records including computerized accounting and financial information systems which reflect a variety of complex financial operations. Gathers and researches data from a variety of sources, and/or specialized accounting practices unique to a particular trade or industry-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 and coordinates uncollected deficiency agreement when appropriate.

Education

• Robert Morris University

  Master’s Degree

  2015 — 2016

• Kiski Area High School

  HS Diploma

  2008 — 2012

• Robert Morris University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Time Management
• Priority Management
• Process Improvement
• Accounts Receivable
• Analysis
• Account Reconciliation
• Communication
• Hardwork
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Organization