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Liza Book

Poway,CA

Summary

Tax professional with strong background in indirect tax management. Expertise in tax compliance, audit defense, and risk management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving desired outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Manager

Lytx, Inc.
07.2019 - Current
  • Oversee the timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of sale tax returns for all jurisdictions (state, local, VAT and Canadian GST).
  • Manage and respond to sales tax audits, inquiries, and notices from tax authorities.
  • Assist in negotiating and resolving sales tax disputes and assessments.
  • Maintain records of audit activities and settlements.
  • Stay current on changes to sales tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and minimize tax liabilities.
  • Work closely with legal, finance, accounting and IT teams to ensure proper systems and processes are in place for accurate sales tax reporting.
  • Prepare reports for management related to sales tax compliance, audits, and savings opportunities.
  • Oversee the timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of property tax returns for all jurisdictions.

Income Tax Preparer

Dickerson, Rix & Company
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Prepared and filed individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.

Tax Associate

Snead & Associates
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Prepared corporate and individual tax returns.

Senior Accountant

Emerald Textiles
10.2011 - 01.2017
  • Assisted Controller in various areas including sales and use tax and property tax.

Tax Associate

Quiring & Associates
01.2008 - 04.2011
  • Prepared corporate, individual, and estate tax returns.

Tax Manager

Premier, Inc.
11.1999 - 01.2011
  • Managed all tax functions for multiple entities.
  • Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax and sales tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
  • Managed audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
  • Prepared related tax disclosures for statutory or GAAP financial statements and miscellaneous state and local tax filings.

Tax Senior

Ernst & Young
01.1996 - 11.1999

Education

Master of Science - Tax

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01-1997

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-1995

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), May 2003

Timeline

Tax Manager

Lytx, Inc.
07.2019 - Current

Income Tax Preparer

Dickerson, Rix & Company
01.2019 - 04.2019

Tax Associate

Snead & Associates
07.2016 - 04.2017

Senior Accountant

Emerald Textiles
10.2011 - 01.2017

Tax Associate

Quiring & Associates
01.2008 - 04.2011

Tax Manager

Premier, Inc.
11.1999 - 01.2011

Tax Senior

Ernst & Young
01.1996 - 11.1999

Master of Science - Tax

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

San Diego State University
Liza Book