Nikhil Salve
Nashik
Summary
Dynamic tax compliance professional with a strong background in US Sales and Use tax returns preparations and Filing, Notice management, Automation, and process optimization. Spearheaded key automation initiatives, reducing manual efforts and improving filing accuracy. Adept at leading training programs, mentoring new hires, and enhancing team efficiency. Proven ability to independently resolve state and local tax notices, collaborating with regulatory bodies and internal teams. Passionate about driving operational excellence, streamlining compliance workflows, and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TAX ANALYST
AVALARA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2022 - Current
- Working on client transaction data for Sales & Use tax return preparation
- Preparing & Filing Sales & Use tax returns for US clients accurately and on time
- Handling off-cycle projects, i.e., adding clients to Avalara's bulk account, stragglers, filing frequency, etc
- Managing daily tasks such as data compilation, test filing returns and generating weekly and monthly reports
- Updating and maintaining all spreadsheets and tax calendars for various US states
- Regularly communicating with onshore team and clients and discussing various projects and road maps ahead
- Collaborating with ORF team (internal engineering team) and discuss open tickets from SUT team
- Collaborating with Engineering team to implement automation in returns filing and resolve automation errors
- Leading a team of 6 state owners, ensuring timely and compliant return preparations and filing and addressing any issues or questions during the preparation process
- Notices – Handling Notices generated by the state DOR due to various reasons
- Calling US state's Department of Revenue offices to resolve notices
- Leading a team of 8 members who only work on Notices to ensure smooth customer experience in terms of Notice resolutions
- Working with US DOR's if notices are generated in error by the state DOR's
- Providing feedback to the filing team regarding the notices being generated
- Preparing metrics reports to communicate the objectives of the projects, desired outcomes, and measure success
- Connecting regularly with the Notice's team for any queries and issues related to Notices
- Connecting regularly with US team members and discuss challenges related to Filing and Notices
- Projects Handled – Meta Data Cookies updation
- Consolidation of LA valid tax rates
- Currently working on reducing LA state preparation count
- Currently working on automation of clients adding to Avalara's bulk account
- Recognition and Award – SPOT Award – AVALARA 2022
- Received Appreciation notes from the team
DEPUTY MANAGER
ICICI BANK
02.2021 - 06.2021
- FOREX (Outward Remittance)
- Customer excellence
- Providing services related to CASA
- Generating revenue by pitching valued products and services to niche clients
- Managing potential challenges faced by the SME team members
- Preparing reports to communicate progress with the leadership team
Intern
India Infoline Securities
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Making research report
- Customer acquisition & Trade initiation
- Portfolio Management
- Project Name: Fundamental Analysis of Pharmaceutical Sector in India
- Project Name: Working capital analysis of Sivananda Electronics Nashik Pvt Ltd., in the year 2019
Education
Master of Management Studies - Finance
St. Francis Institute of Management And Research
Mumbai06.2021
B.B.A - Finance
Bytco College, Nashik
Nashik01.2019
HSC - Commerce
Bytco College, Nashik
Nashik01.2014
SSC -
St. Philomena Convent High School
Nashik01.2012
Skills
- Microsoft office - (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote)
- Multi-state tax review
- Sales and Use tax preparation
- Salesforce
- Tally ERP 9
- Avalara Portal
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified.
- Microsoft One note – The definitive course
- Power BI – Business Intelligence
- Tally ERP 9
Extra-Curricular Activities
Co-ordinated the graduation day event in St. Francis Institute of Management and research in 2020., Co-ordinated for HR Summit in St. Francis Institute of Management and research in 2019., Engagement with organizing team building and fun activities for the team., Visited companies like Mapro in Mahabaleshwar in 2019., Visited Go Cheese in Pune in 2017.
Recognition And Award
- SPOT Award, AVALARA, 2022
- Received Appreciation notes from the team.
Internships And Major Projects
- India Infoline Securities, 04/20/20, 06/20/20, Mumbai, Making research report, Customer acquisition & Trade initiation, Portfolio Management, Fundamental Analysis of Pharmaceutical Sector in India
- Working capital analysis of Sivananda Electronics Nashik Pvt. Ltd., 2019
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Travelling
- Sports
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
Projects Handled
- Meta Data Cookies updation.
- Consolidation of LA valid tax rates.
- Currently working on reducing LA state preparation count.
- Currently working on automation of clients adding to Avalara's bulk account.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
TAX ANALYST
AVALARA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2022 - Current
DEPUTY MANAGER
ICICI BANK
02.2021 - 06.2021
Intern
India Infoline Securities
04.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Management Studies - Finance
St. Francis Institute of Management And Research
B.B.A - Finance
Bytco College, Nashik
HSC - Commerce
Bytco College, Nashik
SSC -
St. Philomena Convent High School
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