Summary of Qualifications:
. Broad corporate tax experience including federal, international and
state tax compliance and financial reporting
. Effectively uses technology tools to leverage data and increase
financial reporting and tax return efficiency
. Well organized and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to
manage time effectively
Professional Experience:
Liberty Mutual Holding Company, Inc. - Boston, MA
Senior Tax Accountant . November 2006 - Present
. Reviewed book to tax M-1 calculations for the quarterly estimates and
the annual tax return
. Efficiently utilized tax preparation software to consolidate over 100
affiliated companies into various sub-consolidations and consolidated
federal tax return
. Prepared and reviewed monthly income tax reconciliations in accordance
with FAS109/ASC740
. Calculated foreign source income, foreign tax credit and prepared Form
1118
. Prepared Controlled Foreign Forms 5471 - Earnings and Profits
. Prepared various State Premium Tax Returns
. Monitored the monthly changes in the effective tax rates reported
versus the plan and forecast on the foreign subsidiaries
Achievements - Promotion from Tax Accountant to Senior Tax Accountant in
July 2008. Bravo award recognition for great performance during the
international monthly and year end financial reporting process and the
successful integration of acquired companies into the consolidated federal
return.
Cabot Corporation - Boston, MA
Tax Accountant . January 2005 - November 2006
. Prepared Separate Entity Forms 1120, Forms 5471, and various State
Income Tax Returns
. Prepared State Annual Reports, Sales and Use Tax Returns, and Property
Tax Reports
. Responsible for yearly filings of Form 1042-S Tax Returns for Offshore
Managers and Directors
. Analyzed and Prepared Form 5713 International Boycott Report,
including gathering relevant documentation from all foreign entities
. Reviewed and prepared Reports of Changes per federal and state tax
audits
. Gathered information and prepared response to Information Document
Requests from the Internal Revenue Service
Administrative Assistant . January 2001 - December 2004
. Coordinated with 25+ field locations to gather information necessary
to prepare 80 + tax returns
. Organized, prepared, and documented federal and state tax payment and
estimate and extension forms
. Consistent positive yearly reviews leading to a promotion - Tax
Accountant
Education:
Northeastern University, Boston, MA - currently pursuing Masters in
Taxation
University of Massachusetts at Boston, Boston, MA - Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration; 2004
Emphasis in Finance, Minor in Psychology
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Hyperion Essbase, TaxStream, CorpTax, Adobe
Professional, RIA Checkpoint