SAKSHI VARUNKAR
Senior Tax Analyst
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Senior Tax Analyst with 7+ years of experience in Sales and Use Tax (SUT) compliance at Avalara. Expertise in tax return preparation, reconciliation, customer issue resolution, and process optimization. Strong leadership and training abilities, having mentored new hires and leading the Wranglers program, an interdepartmental collaboration enhancing customer support. Adept at leveraging the Avalara portal and Salesforce to streamline compliance processes and improve customer satisfaction. Visited Avalara’s Durham, US office to engage with stakeholders and US Wranglers, gaining in-depth knowledge of GRPS tax types and Global Support Organization operations. Recognized for innovation, ownership, and leadership through multiple awards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Tax Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
Pune
09.2023 - Current
- Leading the Wranglers program as the first permanent member, fostering collaboration between the Global Support Organization and Compliance Sales and Use Tax team to enhance customer satisfaction
- Visited Avalara’s Durham, US office to engage with stakeholders and US Wranglers, gaining insights into GRPS tax types and Global Support Organization processes
- Preparing and filing tax returns for multiple states, including Louisiana, New York & California ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Train and mentor, all new hires in the Sales and Use Tax team, conducting assessments and guiding them through the learning process
- Utilize data analysis to identify trends, troubleshoot customer issues, and improve process efficiency
- Collaborate with teams to develop SOPs and process maps, streamlining operations
Tax Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed the preparation, filing, and reconciliation of SUT returns across multiple states
- Liaised with clients to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely filings
- Provided new hire training, closely shadowing and guiding them during their onboarding process
- Assisted in developing process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the C&CI Team
- Gained extensive knowledge of the Avalara portal and its functionalities
Associate Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Prepared and filed SUT returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
- Collaborated with onshore teams to resolve data issues efficiently
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Finance
MIT School of Technology Management
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Pune
01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
- Sales & Use Tax Compliance
- Tax Return Preparation & Reconciliation
- Leadership & Team Training
- Customer Issue Resolution
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
- Avalara Portal
- Salesforce
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Awards Recognition
- Spot Award, 2023, For exceptional performance and ownership.
- Annual Award, 2022, Best Innovation Team (SUT).
- Quarterly Award, 2022, Recognized for leadership.
- Spot Award, 2020, For exceptional performance and efforts.
- Multiple recognitions via emails and Slack from the offshore team.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior Tax Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
Tax Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
10.2020 - 09.2023
Associate Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
12.2017 - 09.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Finance
MIT School of Technology Management
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Pune
01.2013 - 01.2016
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