David Carmona
Hobson,TX
Summary
Dynamic bilingual tax and accounting professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Indirect Tax Advisor
ExxonMobil
Spring, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Primary Advisor as Upstream Coordinator to ensure business transactions follow proper tax treatment and compliance while minimizing liabilities.
- Analyze complex tax regulations alongside internal tax counsel to ensure compliance with local and federal laws and monitor legislative developments impacting taxation policies on behalf of our business lines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
- Utilized advanced tax software such as SAP and Thomson Reuters to streamline research, compliance, and reporting functions along with maintaining accurate tax rates.
- Prepared written internal tax memos, tax positions and organizational opinion to tax association like TXOGA and TTARA.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits and streamline internal processes, enhancing overall efficiency within the tax department.
Senior Tax Analyst
Parkland US Supply Corp
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintain database of federal and state excise tax laws, regulations, and rates to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance
- Communicate with federal and state taxing jurisdictions to clarify excise tax notices, audits, and registrations as well as communicate with external customer to resolve any outstanding matters
- Prepare and review over 200 federal and state excise tax returns to comply with submission requirements and account reconciliation
- Collaborate with legal, finance and supply departments to structure solutions to complex and multi-faceted excise tax challenges
- Provide excise tax advice for implementation project of tax engine.
Tax Manager/Senior Analyst
Tax Advisory Services Group
Houston, TX
12.2012 - 09.2021
- Supervised and reviewed work from a team of 6+ staff members who prepared federal and state excise and sales/use tax returns, related to purchase and sale of fuel
- Created and maintained calendar ensuring timely filing requirements for over 225 excise and sale/use tax returns and reports per month
- Managed audits and tax notices from various taxing authorities
- Assisted in implementing tax software and maintaining updated tax rate tables
- Prepared monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits
Sergeant- Unit Communication Chief
US Army
Lawton, OK
02.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed and supervised the accountability of an inventory of more than $3 million in top secret communication equipment
- Supervised the safety, training, and evaluation of 12 lower enlisted personnel
- Developed and implemented unit policy for safety, physical training, and proper use of sensitive documents.
Education
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12-2022
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12-2012
Skills
- CPA Eligible
- Tax law interpretation
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Analytics
- Tax software utilization
- Project Management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Indirect Tax Advisor
ExxonMobil
10.2023 - Current
Senior Tax Analyst
Parkland US Supply Corp
10.2021 - 10.2023
Tax Manager/Senior Analyst
Tax Advisory Services Group
12.2012 - 09.2021
Sergeant- Unit Communication Chief
US Army
02.2004 - 01.2009
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Houston - Downtown
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston - Downtown