Experienced SALT Associate

*** * **** *** *, HOUSTON, TX *****

PHONE 713-***-**** • E-MAIL *******@*****.***

JOAN RACHELLE TABER

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with progressive growth in state and local taxation.

EDUCATION

2005, 2008 The University of Houston Houston, Texas

Post-baccalaureate coursework including Intermediate Accounting and Econometrics.

2000-2004 The University of Houston Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics

EXPERIENCE

Grant Thornton, International, Houston,TX February 2008-May 2009

SALT Associate II – Sales and Use Tax Specialist

Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services utilizing tax related software.

Five months experience preparing returns with specialty in sales and use tax and motor fuel tax for a major oil and gas wholesaler.

Research and consult on complex tax issues for clients, including taxability matrices, exemption certificate reviews and draft technical memoranda.

Work closely with Senior Associates and Managers to resolve client tax issues.

Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities.

Gary W. Lambert and Company, Houston,TX June 2006-February 2008

Examiner

Work with taxpayer’s representatives to obtain necessary information to perform and complete sales and use tax audits for Parishes in Louisiana.

Complete field work by reviewing company records for multiple industries such as retail, oil & gas, and construction.

Compile schedules of deficiencies for Parish using MS Excel.

William B. Connolly & Associates, Houston,TX November 2005-June 2006

Legal Assistant

Organization and maintenance of paper and electronic files; preparation of correspondence and legal papers for a family law practices.

Administrative duties include coordination of activities of employees and maintenance of financial office records, update and manage database.

O’Connor & Associates, Houston,TX August 2005-November 2005

Property Tax Intern

Responsibilities include database and internet based research requiring basic computer skills.

General clerical duties include preparing of property tax files for hearings with the appraisal board.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

IPT Associate Member – Sales and Use Tax.

Working towards CMI designation. Successfully attended and passed Sales Tax School I.

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