Nishita Bansal
Patiala
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated State and Local Tax professional with over 2.5 years of experience in multistate corporate income and franchise tax compliance, sales and use tax regulations, property tax assessments, and tax controversy resolution. Proven ability to prepare and review complex tax returns, manage compliance deadlines, and ensure accuracy in tax reporting. Committed to supporting clients with effective compliance strategies, mitigating risks, and maintaining adherence to state tax regulations. Seeking a Senior Associate position to contribute technical expertise and analytical skills within a high-performing team, while continuing to grow in a dynamic tax consulting environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State and Local Tax Associate II
PwC
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed multistate corporate income and franchise tax returns using OneSource and CorpTax for clients across various industries
- Prepared and filed multistate estimated tax payments and extension requests in accordance with state-specific regulations and deadlines.
- Developed and maintained detailed workpapers supporting apportionment, state modifications, NOL, and credit calculations.
- Researched technical tax issues (e.g., nexus, combined reporting, Public Law 86-272) using BNA, CCH, and state-specific guidance.
Intern – Business Loan Team
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (formerly Magma Fincorp Limited)
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted a detailed project on “Study on MSMEs Financing Options,” analyzing lending solutions and market trends for small and medium enterprises.
- Worked closely with the Business Loan team on various ongoing projects, contributing to research, documentation, and strategy formulation.
- Demonstrated strong enthusiasm to learn, adapt, and deliver results beyond expectations in a short time frame.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance and Marketing
LM Thapar School of Management
01.2023
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Punjabi University
01.2021
Skills
- Tax Software: OneSource, GoSystem, CorpTax
- Research Tools: Bloomberg BNA, CCH, Checkpoint
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly understand and apply new concepts
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines
Certification
- Finance Foundations: Income Taxes
- Alteryx
- Enrolled Agent (EA) in Progress – Part 3 Exam Scheduled for February 2026
Timeline
State and Local Tax Associate II
PwC
01.2023 - Current
Intern – Business Loan Team
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (formerly Magma Fincorp Limited)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Punjabi University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance and Marketing
LM Thapar School of Management
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