Brinda Sullivan

Supported compliance with all US indirect tax requirements.

Managed sales tax compliance across forty-six states that require sales tax collections in jurisdictions, reviewing returns and preparing documentation.

Maintained monthly tax GL reconciliations and adjusted indirect tax journal entries.

Gathered data for Unclaimed Property Tax returns and prepared local Business Licenses internally.

Coordinated preparation of Canadian GST/HST monthly tax returns by requesting necessary data.

Facilitated outsourced tax compliance projects, ensuring effective collaboration with external firms.

Executed the tax payment process, including collating, scanning, coding, and filing vouchers.

Assisted VP Tax with seasonal projects while managing administrative requests in a paperless environment.

Filed monthly sales and use tax returns, including F&B, property tax, and business tax filings.

Prepared month-end journal entries and reconciled balance sheets for indirect tax accounts.

Researched and analyzed developments in sales and use tax law, communicating findings effectively.

Monitored business activities to assess filing responsibilities and nexus exposure for indirect tax compliance.

Managed all Accounts Receivables, including store deposits and cash reconciliations on a monthly basis.

Recruited experienced candidates for Audit, Tax, and Accounting from entry-level to senior positions.

Conducted tax research for state and local taxes for expanding client businesses.

Assisted Directors with reconciliations, general ledger entries, and personal property tax projects.

Managed special tax projects assigned by the Partner, including assessments and appeals requirements.

Participated in Marketing team initiatives to enhance brand visibility.

Contributed to ASG Technological Board efforts to drive innovation.

Recruited for largest manufacturing client in Atlanta, filling roles nationwide across US.

Developed candidate pipeline aligning with specific client needs using Boolean searches and social media.

Utilized job boards like Monster, Indeed, and Facebook Jobs to identify potential candidates.

Engaged professionals on LinkedIn Recruiter to discuss available roles.

Posted job openings on various job boards and social media platforms.

Prescreened candidates and prepared interview materials.

Managed calendar via Calendly to coordinate high-traffic schedules efficiently.

Liaised between partners, clients, and candidates throughout recruitment process.

Developed new tax team by applying retail sales tax expertise.

Ensured timely filing of all returns and license renewals.

Prepared comprehensive sales, use, and general excise tax returns.

Assisted in preparation of income, payroll, and partnership tax returns.

Monitored federal and state tax legislation to assess compliance impacts.

Compiled monthly tax reports by analyzing taxable sales from timesheets and revenue data.

Utilized CCH Axcess for efficient return filings and conducted research with CCH and RIA tools.

Coordinated partner quarterly distributions along with additional management tasks.

Processed monthly fuel, excise tax, gross receipts, and business tax returns for various entities.

Reviewed periodic property tax payments, audit payments, and other necessary transactions.

Ensured timely reconciliations and submitted variances requiring credits, rebills, or journal entries monthly.

Completed monthly excise and gross receipts returns with accuracy and within deadlines.

Responded to inquiries from tax authorities regarding relevant tax items.

Maintained Sox controls and compliance to uphold regulatory standards.

Conducted tax research and documentation using CCH, RIA, and jurisdictional websites.

Ensured GAAP compliance across all financial reporting activities.

Led cross-functional teams in code evaluation for diverse product lines.

Represented Tax Team in quarterly training for new management on Taxware system and regulatory updates.

Developed standardization practices to simplify complex taxation across products and services.

Achieved savings by disputing taxability of SKUs during state sales tax audits.

Collaborated with auditors on multiple state and local audits, handling up to 22 open cases.

Managed SKU Override Project, eliminating unauthorized sales tax overrides, reducing instances from approximately 350,000 to zero.

Maintained expertise in SKU taxability over twelve years, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Monitored sales tax rate changes at various jurisdictions, coordinating timely updates in Taxware application.