Laristza Rivera

Compliance/excise Tax Analyst

Kolmar Americas, Inc.

02.2013 - 08.2023

Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
Communicated with Government and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.
Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily-understood terms.
Assisted Management in planning and execution of short-term and longer term goals and objectives.
Maintained database of federal and state tax laws and regulations to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance.
Advised internally to federal and state tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
Collaborated with legal, finance and compliance departments to structure solutions to complex and multi-faceted challenges.
Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
Processed tax payments, set up payment plans for Super Fund, Oil Spill Tax.
Interpreted and applied federal and state tax codes.
Maintained customer bond and power of attorney records.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of US customs regulations and international trade laws.
Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents and rulings for Drawback Claims.
Prepared federal and state excise and sales tax paperwork for filing over 40 tax returns for Kolmar and subsidiaries.
Maintain, prepare and file the Biodiesel Tax Credit.
Maintain monthly records of Biodiesel activity in order to file state tax returns.