LARISTZA RIVERA

Riverside, CT *****

203-***-**** ad1jx3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Diligent, detail-oriented, and experienced Operations/ Account Receivables/Excise Tax/Compliance Analyst offering solid understanding of Operations, legal and regulatory issues. Background reviewing large data sets with speed and accuracy to verify integrity of information. Talent spotting anomalies in data, information, and documentation. Recovered over

$100 Million on Tax Credits.

EXPERIENCE

Mortgage Affiliates 98 Mill Plain Rd Danbury CT 06810 Assistant to President February 2019 to Present

• Developed successful business relations and implemented sales programs to meet specifics client needs

• Networked with business peers to remain current on industry trends and events

• Provided clerical and administrative support and processed mortgage loans dealing directly with clients, banks and attorneys

RPN Executive Search New York, NY

Data Management & Special Projects 02/ 2019 – Present Work directly with Managing Partner and COO of premier executive search in data management and special projects. Work from home – evenings.

Kolmar Americas, Inc. Shelton, CT

Compliance/excise Tax Analyst 02/2013 - 09/2023

• Process Daily Invoicing

• Process and apply all cash receipts

• Daily Scanning of checks to bank

• Applying receipts (Credit Cards, ACH & Wire Transfers) to open Accounts Receivables

• Make collection calls

• Work with Customer Purchasing Manager on invoice adjustments including shipping

• charges, price/quantity changes, etc., to match customer PO

• o Assist Shipping Department/Account Managers in resolving invoicing issues;

• Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.

• Communicated with the Government and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve any inquiries.

• Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.

• Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily understood terms.

• Assisted Management in planning and execution of short-term and longer-term goals and objectives.

• Maintained database of federal and state tax laws and regulations to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance.

• Advised internally to federal and state tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.

• Collaborated with legal, finance and compliance departments to structure solutions to complex and multi- faceted challenges.

• Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.

• Processed tax payments and set up payment for Oil Spill Tax, Superfund Tax.

• Maintained customer bond and power of attorney records.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of US customs regulations and international trade laws.

• Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents, and rulings for Drawback Claims.

• Prepared federal and state excise and sales tax paperwork for filing over 40 tax returns for Kolmar and subsidiaries.

• Maintained, prepared and file Biodiesel Tax Credit.

• Maintained monthly records of Biodiesel activity to file CT Fuel state tax returns.

• Monthly closing of Biodiesel purchases and sales to prepare tax returns for CT and TX. EDUCATION

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE SEPTMEBER 2007 BACHELORS IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORWALK, CT MAY 1996

ASSOCIATES IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Languages

Spanish Native – Fluent

English – Fluent verbal & writing