Micah Robinson

• Managed multi-state and international indirect tax compliance, including U.S. sales and use tax and Canadian GST/PST/QST
• Led preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Directed reconciliation of sales tax liabilities between ERP systems and Avalara tax filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Led audit defense efforts by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and resolving discrepancies
• Investigated and resolved tax notices, minimizing penalties and maintaining compliance
• Conducted tax research to ensure alignment with evolving state and local tax regulations
• Reviewed contracts and transactions to ensure proper tax application and compliance

Key Contributions:

• Reduced audit exposure significantly through detailed reconciliation and proactive audit support
• Identified and corrected discrepancies between ERP data and Avalara tax calculations, preventing misapplied tax
• Led Canadian PST registration initiatives to support foreign compliance requirements
• Implemented process improvements to strengthen compliance controls and reduce risk

• Led indirect tax compliance and remediation projects, including reconciliation, reporting, and audit readiness initiatives
• Analyzed tax data across systems to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting and compliance
• Directed reconciliation of tax accounts to maintain alignment between financial records and tax filings
• Researched and applied evolving tax regulations to ensure compliance across jurisdictions
• Supported merger and acquisition-related tax activities, ensuring continuity of compliance and exemption status

Key Contributions:

• Implemented corrective compliance processes by registering for previously unfiled tax accounts and remitting outstanding liabilities
• Directed sales tax registration updates during corporate merger, preserving exemption eligibility and eliminating compliance gaps
• Enhanced audit readiness by improving documentation processes and reconciliation accuracy

• Prepared and validated sales and use tax filings using Avalara tax compliance software
• Reconciled sales tax collected against ERP system records to ensure accurate reporting
• Maintained exemption certificate compliance and ensured accurate tax treatment for customers
• Responded to tax notices and compliance inquiries across multiple jurisdictions
• Supported month-end close processes and ensured accurate tax-related reporting