Alexandra Buechner
Rogers,AR
Summary
Fuel Tax Advisor with 7 years of experience specializing in fuel tax compliance and corporate tax reporting. Expertise in preparing and assisting with motor fuel tax returns, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local fuel tax regulations. Skilled in analyzing bulk fuel transactions, supporting audits, and leveraging tax software and Microsoft Excel to optimize fuel tax processes and reporting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Advisor, Transportation Tax
Federal Express Corporation
10.2023 - Current
- Prepare and review fuel tax returns to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Assist with aviation fuel tax returns ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, monitoring changes in tax legislation and communicating implications to the organization.
- Assist with fuel tax audits and inquiries, prepare documentation, reconcile data, communicate with tax authorities to resolve disputes, and support leadership in analyzing audit findings and mitigating risks.
- Utilize data analysis tools, including Excel, to prepare accurate tax returns.
- Lead automation initiatives for tax reporting, implementing GPS-based mileage data collection software to enhance IFTA and highway use tax return processes.
- Contribute to tax projections for leadership, offering crucial data and insights to guide strategic decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement in tax processes leveraging expertise to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency in fuel tax management.
Sr. Tax Analyst, Transportation Tax
FedEx Services
Memphis, US
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Proficiently prepared IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) tax returns, maintaining a track record of accuracy and timeliness in compliance with regulatory deadlines.
- Assisted with motor fuel tax audits by gathering and analyzing supporting documentation, reconciling fuel transactions, and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Addressed inquiries and provided guidance on fuel tax matters through daily communication with internal customers, promoting a supportive work environment.
Tax Analyst, Transportation Tax
FedEx Services
Memphis, US
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed tax compliance for bulk fuel transactions across multiple jurisdictions, including federal, state, and local taxes, ensuring accurate reporting and timely filing.
- Collaborated with fuel management team to reconcile supplier invoices, track fuel movement within the bulk transfer terminal system, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Improved efficiency in motor fuel tax return preparation and filing through the use of Avalara's software.
- Analyzed, reconciled, and compiled fuel tax data using Excel, ensuring accuracy in tax returns and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Tax Intern
FedEx Services
Memphis, US
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Organized and filed workpapers for federal and state income tax returns.
Prepared state income and franchise tax returns ensuring compliance with regulations. - Filed annual reports, maintaining accurate and timely submissions.
- Resolved tax notices from various jurisdictions reducing potential penalties.
Supported tax planning by documenting research and experimentation tax credit aiding strategic decisions. - Coordinated and executed a successful March of Dimes campaign.
Tax Accountant
Pulley & Associates, CPA's
Germantown, US
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported accountants with administrative duties, enhancing efficiency in monthly/year-end reconciliations.
- Analyzed client financials to prepare accurate state and federal tax returns.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, aligning statements with general ledger for accuracy.
- Assisted in creating accounting reports, improving financial transparency and decision-making.
- Provided crucial administrative support to professional accountants, facilitating efficient workflow and timely completion of critical tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2019
Bachelor of Accountancy -
Adkerson School of Accountancy, Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS05.2017
Skills
- Tax Audits
- Tax Compliance
- Transportation Tax
- Corporate Tax
- Tax Software
- Financial Analysis
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
Phone
mobile, (901)618-7200
Timeline
Tax Advisor, Transportation Tax
Federal Express Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Sr. Tax Analyst, Transportation Tax
FedEx Services
10.2020 - 10.2023
Tax Analyst, Transportation Tax
FedEx Services
05.2019 - 10.2020
Tax Intern
FedEx Services
01.2019 - 05.2020
Tax Accountant
Pulley & Associates, CPA's
10.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Accountancy -
Adkerson School of Accountancy, Mississippi State University
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