Use Tax Accounts Receivable

VIDA NIKAKHTAR ********@*****.*** 214-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Sales and Use Tax Analyst with 10+ years of experience in indirect tax compliance, audits, and accounts receivable/payable. Proven leadership in managing teams, optimizing tax processes, and maintaining regulatory compliance across diverse industries. Adept with Vertex, ERP systems, and corporate finance platforms. Detail-oriented, solution-driven, and highly effective in collaborative environments.

EXPERIENCE

Moss Adams LLP — Staff, Sales & Use Tax

July 2022 – July 2025

• Managed end-to-end sales and use tax compliance for multistate clients using Vertex Cloud and VITR.

• Led client onboarding, data mapping, system setup, and testing for accurate implementation.

• Collaborated across teams to ensure timely tax filings and resolution of client issues.

• Conducted technical tax research and improved compliance workflows.

• Maintained audit-ready documentation and tracked stakeholder approvals.

Moss Adams LLP — Tax Technician

July 2021 – July 2022

• Supported monthly tax return prep, tracking, uploads, and calendar management.

• Resolved system errors and escalated issues to senior staff as needed.

• Communicated with clients regarding returns and filings; handled billing and onboarding tasks.

Duff & Phelps (Kroll) — Analyst, Sales & Use Tax

June 2018 – October 2021

• Processed monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax compliance.

• Translated/imported client tax data to Vertex; reconciled GL and cash activities.

• Maintained tax calendars and filed returns per jurisdiction deadlines.

• Conducted complex tax research and managed multi-state audits and overpayment recoveries.

Robert Half (Contract at Duff & Phelps) — Analyst, Sales & Use Tax

June 2018 – January 2019

VIP Search Group (Contract at Research Now) — Cash Disbursement & EDI Billing

April 2017 – September 2017

IBM (Contract at PepsiCo) — Purchasing Card Analyst

April 2014 – April 2017

• Processed card applications and uploaded monthly transactions to ERP.

• Ensured SOX compliance and maintained user training documentation.

Alounak Restaurant, Dallas, TX — Bookkeeper

April 2010 – February 2014

• Prepared financial reports, calculated and paid monthly sales tax.

Crdentia Healthcare Staffing, Dallas, TX — Corporate AR & Billing Manager

June 2008 – April 2010

• Led AR, invoicing, and billing for 24 locations; supervised 11 staff.

• Oversaw reconciliation, GL accuracy, and unclaimed credits.

Square 1 / Southwest Media Group, Dallas, TX — Media & Production Billing Supervisor

August 2005 – June 2008

• Managed billing and collections for multiple offices.

• Supervised 8 staff and handled EDI operations and reporting.

TM Advertising (Interpublic Group), Dallas, TX — Budget Manager

2002 – August 2005

• Managed production budgets, billing, and expense analysis.

McCann-Erickson (Interpublic Group), Dallas, TX — Billing & AP Supervisor

1999 – 2002

• Supervised team of 5, oversaw production billing/payables, and supported external audits.

EDUCATION

California State University

B.S. in Business Administration – Accountancy — May 1998

CERTIFICATIONS

Liberty Tax Preparer Certificate — Dec 2012

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Solomon, Adware, PaymentNet (JPMC), IOS

Tax Systems: Vertex Cloud, VITR

ERP & Billing: Staff Med, Staff Med Accountant, EDI Billing, JPMC P-Card System

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