Akshay Deshmukh
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Business-minded Tax Analyst promoting more than 5.5 years of expertise of ensuring accurate tax return filing. An efficient individual with experience building and updating tax models and tools. A real problem solver with project planning, analytical and team collaboration skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Analyst 2
Zamp Technologies
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented data analytics with Advanced Excel to identify discrepancies in tax data, contributing to a reduction in filing errors by 15%
- Proficient in navigating complex e-filing processes, registrations, and notices across all 50 U.S
- States, ensuring seamless compliance and timely execution
- Team Handling: Making sure that everyone on the team files the sales and use tax returns accurately and on time before the due date
- Developed analytical dashboards using MS-Office Applications to visualize and track Zamp customer footprint across the U.S., enhancing data-driven decision-making
- Helping the team to build EDI Reports/Templates for applicable states to automate the filing process
- Catering to other projects in-team and cross team so that they could build a tool to further automate the filing/ compliance process
- Resolving tax-related issues with cross-functional teams by developing summary reports for compliance enhancement
- Spearheaded the implementation of tax compliance strategies, reducing filing errors by 15% through innovative use of data analytics and continuous process improvement techniques
- Directed a comprehensive audit review process for state tax returns, uncovering discrepancies that saved Zamp Technologies $100,000 in potential penalties through strategic compliance measures
Senior Tax Consultant 1
EnLink Managed Services
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Manage Sales and Use Tax audits by gathering requested client data conducting through research
- Mapping all the State Sales and use tax data using software like Corpsales
- Performing Cross Review of the E- filings and in the preparation of returns
- Helping team in Process Improvement strategies
- Participating in Learning and Development projects after post compliance
Associate 2
PWC SDC
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed complete lifecycle of client deliverables, including comprehensive return preparation utilizing Vertex and automation tools
- Filing, Handling Notices and Dashboard Presentations pertaining to various tax types such as SUT, Telecommunications and F&B
- Distinguished Experience in utilizing Advanced Excel skills to simplify data received from U.S
- Clients and Processing Data Files through Alteryx
- Troubleshooting Incidental Minor Issues that occur in Alteryx
- Cleansing Data Import files required as per Vertex setup of different clients Pertaining to different Industries
- Preparation of Sales and Use tax returns using Vertex and Automation tools
- Regular Interactions with PWC-US Engagement Teams and Partners in Achieving augmented operational efficiency and Profitability
- Closely working with Cross-Functional Teams, Auditors, Tax Advisors and Clients for implementing taxation strategies and driving new technology implementation
- Processing ACH Credit and ACH Debit based Online Filings
- Cleansing Any bill Schedules/Schema Checking and Formatting Files required to process the ACH Credit Payments/Any bill Upload
- Co-ordinating with Seniors, Managers and Clients on Billings, Client Approvals, Funding Requests and Related Tasks
- Performing Return Preparation Reviews (Initial/1st) and Filing Reviews (Final)
- Hands on Experience & Testing/Running Prototypes on Various Internal and External Tools such as UI Path Assistant, Tax Edge, Digital Operations Toolkit etc
Senior Tax Associate
Ryan LLC
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Experienced in Filing Medium and High complex Sales and Use/Special tax type returns for US based Corporate Companies, Entities, and Partnership Firms
- Experienced in Preparation of Medium and High complex Sales and use/Special tax type returns for US based Companies and Firms
- Mentoring and Conducting Process knowledge evaluations to new hires within the team
- Involved in improvement and development of Process related ideas and automations with technical teams
- Involved in Quality Control Review System of Filed Tax Returns
- Resolving Voicemails and Closing Urgent/High Priority Notices received from taxing authorities/jurisdictions
- Facilitating and leading monthly debrief calls with US Counterparts with regards to workflows, team priorities, call outs/challenges, designing Dashboard and Documenting minutes of meeting on behalf of team India
- Return Preparation and Filing Of 'CANADA' Returns pertaining to different tax types such as Goods and services tax / Harmonized sales tax (GST/HST), 'Saskatchewan' Provincial sales tax (PST), 'British Columbia' Provincial sales tax (PST), 'Manitoba' Retail Sales tax (RST), Quebec Sales Tax (QST)
Tax Associate
Ryan LLC
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Return Preparation of Sales and Use Tax (SUT), Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) using Vertex and File point software for US based Clients/Business Firms
- Reconciling the Tax Source Data to the Tax Payable Accounts
- Processing Online Web-based filing of tax returns through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Processing Internet based Automated Clearing House (ACH) Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) of tax payments
- Maintenance of Source Documents and Compliance Calendars to ensure the filing and payment of tax returns within the Turn Around Time (TAT)
- Handling of Notices received from US Tax Jurisdictions related to Delinquency, License Renewals, Penalty & Interest Assessments etc
- Handling Buddy up and Process Training responsibilities to new Hires within the team
- Creating process related documents for Compliance Process
Education
M.B.A - OPERATION AND FINANCE
St Joseph Degree and PG college
01.2019
B. TECH - ECE
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology
01.2016
Skills
- Sales tax compliance expertise
- Canada GST compliance
- Experienced with Alteryx data analytics
- ZAMP tax proficiency
- Vertex software expertise
- CorpSales/CorpTax
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Proficient in Google Sheets
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved in reducing capacity needs by 50 % through effectively helping with building state EDI templates and Upload using excel.
- Achieved 100 hours of saving time each month by building EDI's templates for various states with accuracy and efficiency.
- Filed more than 22000 Plus Returns my tenure.
- Maintained the quality standard from 95% to 99%.
Websites
Certification
- Alteryx Core-201, Kubicle, 01/01/22
- Certificate of Achievement in 'Business Essentials Curriculum', PWC's Learning & Development Team
Video Games, Movies, Music , Web series
- Play Video Games on weekends.
- Watch documentaries and Movies.
- Watch Anime and Web series.
- Listen to Music.
- Cooking.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
kanada
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Software
Vertex
MS Office
G-Sheet
Alteryx
Zamp Tax
Timeline
Senior Tax Analyst 2
Zamp Technologies
12.2023 - Current
Senior Tax Consultant 1
EnLink Managed Services
03.2023 - 11.2023
Associate 2
PWC SDC
02.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Tax Associate
Ryan LLC
10.2021 - 02.2022
Tax Associate
Ryan LLC
09.2019 - 10.2021
B. TECH - ECE
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology
M.B.A - OPERATION AND FINANCE
St Joseph Degree and PG college
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