Renee Stroinski
Onalaska,USA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Tax Accountant with extensive experience at TRC Companies, Inc., specializing in tax return preparation and regulatory analysis. Proven track record in mitigating tax liabilities and enhancing compliance through effective policy development. Skilled in Avalara software and adept at leading teams, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all financial reporting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
TRC Companies, Inc
Windsor, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared complex tax returns for states, counties, and cities, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws.
- Evaluated tax regulations and recommended policies to minimize tax liabilities and enhance compliance.
- Coordinated responses to state and local tax audits by efficiently gathering and organizing requested documentation.
- Obtained necessary business licenses to ensure compliance for all US and foreign locations.
Indirect Tax Manager
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Arcadia, WI
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Supervised and reviewed sales and use tax returns monthly, quarterly, and annually, utilizing Avalara for accurate tax calculations and reporting.
- Identify, evaluate and mitigate indirect tax exposures related to nexus and taxability of services and purchases.
- Collected and organized sales and use tax audit data, facilitating thorough review and compliance.
- Researched potential tax liabilities during acquisitions and audits, ensuring informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Analyze real and personal property assessments & bills for tax savings.
- Supervised and reviewed the creation of personal property tax returns and payments.
Staff Accountant, General Ledger and Tax
Reinhart Foodservice, LLC
La Crosse, WI
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Compiling, providing and analyzing data for monthly, quarterly and annual close processing.
- Performed monthly general ledger reconciliations for liability, asset, sales tax, and payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- General Ledger accounting support to all divisions and corporate personnel.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns to meet regulatory requirements and deadlines.
- Collected and organized sales and use tax audit data for accurate remittance and support.
- Researching possible tax liabilities during acquisitions and audits.
- Assisting parent company with year-end tax reporting.
- Identified, evaluated, and mitigated indirect tax exposures related to nexus and taxability of services and purchases, reducing potential liabilities.
- Reconciled accounts receivable and cash transactions daily across 32 distribution centers.
- Provided technical advice and support to internal user departments and customers.
- Established policies to ensure compliance and efficiency across all accounting areas.
Assistant Tax Manager
Fastenal Co., Inc.
Winona, MN
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Coordinated tax return preparation for multiple countries and filing of tax returns for foreign and domestic operations (8 countries).
- Coordinated and managed sales and use tax audits across states, counties, and cities.
- Leading and implementing new tax rate software (Vera tax), new sales tax return preparation software (Vertex), and developing procedures for the creation and remittance of personal property tax for use throughout the United States.
- Identified, evaluated, and mitigated indirect tax exposures related to nexus and taxability of services and purchases, reducing potential risks.
- Streamlined procedures for managing tax documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy., conduct training, and develop internal control procedures for indirect taxes.
- Researched tax issues and provided technical advice and support to internal departments and customers to resolve inquiries effectively.
- Managed daily operations of the tax department to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Compiling, providing and analyzing data for monthly, quarterly and annual close processing.
- Lead, develop, and support the accounting systems surrounding Fastenal’s Preferred Partners program.
Education
BAA Degree - Accounting
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12-2022
AAS Degree - Accounting
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Winona05-2008
Skills
- Preparation of tax returns
- Tax regulation analysis
- Avalara software implementation and usage
- Advanced Excel
- International tax
- State and local tax expertise
- Auditing assistance
- Tax audit defense
- Sales tax audits
- Policy development
- Indirect tax strategies
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Risk management
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Development
- Leadership Training I
- Leadership Training II
- Sales and Use Tax MN and WI Workshops
- Unclaimed Property Webinar Annually
- Internal Company Advanced Excel and Access Training
Activities
- Clerk for the township that I resided in for 14 years. Prepared accounts payable, receipts of revenue and payroll on a monthly basis for the Township. Created annual budget for review and approval by the township residents. Responsible for preparing, coordinating and conducting all (federal, state and local) elections in my township.
- Participation in various philanthropic events coordinated by employers: Habitat for Humanity, Rotary Lights, For Goodness’ Sake, Ashley for the Arts and United Way.
Affiliations
Volunteer, Board Member, Committee Chair-La Crescent Animal Rescue
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
TRC Companies, Inc
01.2024 - Current
Indirect Tax Manager
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2023
Staff Accountant, General Ledger and Tax
Reinhart Foodservice, LLC
04.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Tax Manager
Fastenal Co., Inc.
04.2007 - 10.2010
BAA Degree - Accounting
Viterbo University
AAS Degree - Accounting
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical