Tax Accountant Resume Example

“Tax accountant with 5 years preparing federal and multi-state tax returns, managing quarterly provisions, and providing tax planning strategies for mid-market and enterprise companies. Expert in ASC 740 income tax provision, R&D tax credits, and tax technology tools.”

• Prepared and reviewed 50+ federal and multi-state corporate returns annually. $500M in total taxable income with zero audit adjustments
• Managed the quarterly ASC 740 provision for a $200M revenue public company. Covered uncertain tax positions and deferred tax analysis
• Identified $3.5M in R&D tax credits through a detailed study. Analyzed qualifying activities across 4 business units
• Implemented Avalara for sales tax automation across 45 jurisdictions. Saved 80 hours of manual calculations per month
• Advised on entity restructuring for international expansion. Got the effective tax rate from 28% down to 22%
• Responsible for estimated tax payment calculations and filing deadlines across all federal and state jurisdictions
• Worked with the external tax advisors on complex transactions like acquisitions, divestitures, and intercompany agreements
• Maintained the fixed asset depreciation schedules and handled Section 179 and bonus depreciation elections
• Responded to state tax notices and managed correspondence with taxing authorities. Resolved 10+ notices per year

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• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
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