Tax Analyst - ASC 740 & Provisioning

SUMMARY

Gamya Rithika Kolla

Atlanta, GA +1-470-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Results-driven Tax Analyst with 4+ years of experience supporting corporate tax compliance, ASC 740 tax accounting, tax provision processes, and regulatory reporting within complex enterprise environments. Skilled in federal and multi-state taxation, tax accruals, deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, financial statement review, and tax data reconciliation. Proficient in ONESOURCE, SAP Tax Module, Oracle Financials, SQL, Python, Power BI, and Advanced Excel, with expertise in process automation, analytics, and compliance reporting. Proven ability to improve reporting accuracy, streamline tax operations, strengthen SOX compliance, and deliver data-driven insights that support strategic tax and financial decision-making. SKILLS

Tax Compliance & Reporting: Federal & State Tax Compliance, Corporate Tax Returns (Form 1120), Partnership Returns (Form 1065), Sales & Use Tax, Multi-State Taxation, Estimated Tax Calculations Tax Accounting (ASC 740): ASC 740 Compliance, Deferred Tax Assets & Liabilities (DTAs/DTLs), Effective Tax Rate (ETR) Analysis, Book-to-Tax Adjustments, Tax Accruals, Trial Balance Review, General Ledger Analysis Tax Domain & Regulations: Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax (GST/VAT), Tax Provisioning, Transfer Pricing, IRS Regulations, Tax Code Interpretation, Regulatory Research, International Tax Fundamentals, Compliance Analysis Financial Analysis: Financial Statement Analysis, Variance Analysis, Revenue & Expense Analysis, Account Reconciliations, Trend Analysis, Large Dataset Analysis

Tax Tools & Software: Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, CorpTax, Vertex, SAP Tax Module, QuickBooks ERP & Accounting Systems: SAP FI/CO, Oracle Financials, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, General Ledger Systems Programming & Querying / Cloud Platforms: Python, SQL, AWS (S3, Redshift), Azure Data Processing & Analytics: Pandas, NumPy, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros), Data Reconciliation AI/ML & Generative AI: Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Classification Models, LLMs, Prompt Engineering NLP Capabilities: Text Extraction, Document Classification, Entity Recognition, NLP for Tax Data Visualization & Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, Financial Dashboards, Management Reporting, Excel Reporting Automation / Collaboration Tools: Alteryx, Power Automate, VBA, Process Automation, Jira, Confluence Databases / Version Control: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Git, GitHub Compliance & Governance: SOX Compliance, Audit Support, Regulatory Reporting, Data Quality, Risk Assessment EXPERIENCE

Grant Thornton, USA Tax Analyst Jan 2023 - Present

Led federal and multi-state corporate tax compliance engagements for diverse client portfolios, utilizing ONESOURCE, SAP FI/CO, and Oracle Financials to improve filing accuracy by 32% while consistently meeting regulatory deadlines.

Architected ASC 740 tax provision processes including deferred tax asset and liability calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and tax accrual reviews, reducing quarter-end reporting timelines by 28%.

Spearheaded automation of tax reconciliation and compliance workflows using Python, SQL, Pandas, and Alteryx, decreasing manual processing effort by 45% while improving data integrity across large tax datasets.

Designed Power BI dashboards and management reporting solutions that provided real-time visibility into tax provisions, compliance status, and audit readiness metrics, reducing reporting preparation time by 50%.

Implemented anomaly detection and predictive analytics models to identify tax reporting variances and compliance risks, improving issue detection rates by 25% and strengthening internal control effectiveness.

Optimized book-to-tax adjustment and trial balance review processes through advanced data analytics and automated validation controls, enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing reconciliation exceptions by 30%.

Collaborated with audit, finance, and regulatory teams to support SOX compliance, tax audits, and regulatory reporting initiatives, contributing to successful audit outcomes with no material findings.

Enhanced tax data governance practices through document classification, data quality reviews, and compliance analysis, improving audit preparedness and reducing documentation retrieval times by 35%. KPMG, India Tax Analyst Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Supported preparation and review of corporate tax returns, partnership filings, and estimated tax calculations for multinatio nal clients, achieving 99% compliance with filing requirements and statutory deadlines.

Performed detailed financial statement analysis, revenue and expense reviews, and account reconciliations using Advanced Excel and SQL, improving tax reporting accuracy by 20% across client engagements.

Assisted with tax provisioning activities, book-to-tax adjustments, and compliance analysis, ensuring alignment with applicable tax regulations and supporting accurate financial reporting processes.

Developed automated Excel-based tax workpapers utilizing VBA and advanced reporting techniques, reducing manual preparation efforts by 40% and improving consistency across recurring tax deliverables.

Conducted regulatory research and tax code interpretation to support client advisory projects, helping resolve complex compliance matters and improving response turnaround times by 25%.

Supported audit preparation, risk assessment activities, and regulatory reporting requirements by maintaining documentation and validating tax data, contributing to efficient audit execution.

Created Tableau reporting solutions to monitor tax liabilities, filing status, and compliance metrics, providing stakeholders with actionable insights and improving visibility into key tax indicators.

Partnered with accounting teams to analyze large financial datasets within NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics environments, identifying process improvement opportunities that enhanced operational efficiency by 18%. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science Dec 2022

California State University Northridge

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