Karren S.
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Credentials
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From Excel to SQL
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Cert Prep: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
LinkedInMar, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Xamarin Developer
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Contractor
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Sep 2021 - Present
Experienced in developing end-to-end- processes in business taxes; from business registration to tax settlements. Experienced in developing end-to-end- processes in business taxes; from business registration to tax settlements.
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Avalara
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Tax Research Analyst
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
Served as Sales Tax Expert for Content Expansion Team; Performed Research/Reviews to Create Sales Taxability Matrices for all US Jurisdictions and Canadian Provinces; Acted as Liaison for Content / Compliance Representation with The Streamline Sales Tax Board; Performed as Project Lead in Developing Cross Vertical Training Content; Assisted in Developing Sales Tax Introduction Coarse; Followed Legislative and Tax Agency Updates for Software Maintenance Purposes. Served as Sales Tax Expert for Content Expansion Team; Performed Research/Reviews to Create Sales Taxability Matrices for all US Jurisdictions and Canadian Provinces; Acted as Liaison for Content / Compliance Representation with The Streamline Sales Tax Board; Performed as Project Lead in Developing Cross Vertical Training Content; Assisted in Developing Sales Tax Introduction Coarse; Followed Legislative and Tax Agency Updates for Software Maintenance Purposes.
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VA Department of Taxation
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Tax Auditor
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
Administered Voluntary Disclosure Program ;Conducted Sales and Income Tax Analysis to Provide Guidance to Agency Leadership Regarding Voluntary Disclosure Negotiations; Perform Revenue Projections; Oversee Desk Audits of Sales Tax Returns Submitted via Voluntary Disclosure; Perform Nexus Determinations.
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Tax Policy Analyst
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May 2009 - Sep 2017
Perform Research and Analysis of State and Local Tax Assessments Under Appeal; Draft Taxability Determinations, Ruling Letters, Offers in Compromise Agreements and Responses to Discoveries; Maintain Working Knowledge of Accounting Principals; Developed Expertise in State and Local Tax Implementation; Provide Guidance in The Application of Tax Policies to Internal Staff, Municipal Officials, Tax Professionals, and General Public; Provide Research Assistance to The Office of The Attorney General.
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Sales Tax Auditor
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Dec 2006 - May 2009
Performed examinations of accounting records to determine tax liability; Ensured licensing and tax compliance by analyzing and examining tax documents and financial records. Investigate and evaluate various individuals and businesses and ensure they comply with applicable laws,; Maintain working knowledge of accounting principals; evaluate financial records to ensure reporting is consistent with local, state, and federal laws. Provide guidance on tax issues and assist in filing tax returns. Interpreting court cases, municipal code, regulations, and State statute relating to the enforcement and administration of tax provisions; Show less
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Volunteer
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Secretary
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2019
Record Monthly Receipts and Disbursements; Develop Annual Budget; Create Financial Reports, and Maintain Membership Data Record Monthly Receipts and Disbursements; Develop Annual Budget; Create Financial Reports, and Maintain Membership Data
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South Carolina Department of Revenue
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Auditor
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Apr 1999 - May 2006
Perform Desk Audits of Individual, Partnerships, and Withholding Tax Returns. (5 Years) Sr. Collections Analyst. (2001-2004) Perform Desk Audits of Individual, Partnerships, and Withholding Tax Returns. (5 Years) Sr. Collections Analyst. (2001-2004)
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Education
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Strayer University
Master of Science - MS, Accounting and Taxation