RIZZA LEAH DURBIN
Hudson,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 16 years in the Accounting and Finance sector, specializing in Tax at JOANN Inc. for the past 5 years. Excelled in enhancing compliance processes and SAP system upgrades, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy. Proficient in SAP and renowned for outstanding teamwork and communication abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst II Sales Tax Controversy
JOANN Inc.
Hudson, Ohio
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Reviewed sales tax returns prepared by other staff.
- Conducted research, retrieved, communicated, and manipulated data requested by the auditors for sales tax audits.
- Managed monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance functions for sales and use tax.
- Managed and calculated prepayments.
- Ensured the timely monthly submission of sales and use tax returns.
- Prepare and issue Resale Exemption Certificates.
- Filed Tennessee Business Tax and Nevada Commerce Tax annually.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure proper sales tax assessments.
- Performed SAP systems upgrade testing, and other assigned projects.
Sales Tax Analyst
JOANN Inc.
Hudson, Ohio
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared and e-filed state and local sales tax returns.
- Conducted research and communicated with auditors for sales tax audits
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure proper sales tax assessments, and responses to customer complaints.
- Managed monthly prepayments, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Assisted with sales and use tax planning, and maintained taxability rules.
- Performed use tax self-assessment and SAP systems upgrade testing.
Staff Accountant, Perpetual Inventory
JOANN Inc.
Hudson, Ohio
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Led Shrink Action Plan reporting.
- Reviewed and reported exception counts for 860+ stores, researched unusual activity, and provided follow-up.
- Managed month-end and quarter-end journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.
- Prepared annual budgets for damages, and other product costs.
- Developed and executed business test plans, and updated processes.
- Participated in process and system improvements, including SAP upgrades.
- Provided backup support for inventory analysis and handled special projects.
Staff Accountant, Physical Inventory
JOANN Inc.
Hudson, Ohio
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Led the Shrink Action Plan reporting and provided shrink data to various departments.
- Prepared inventory results, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Ensured accurate and timely shrink reporting, and month-end analysis.
- Processed inventory invoices, identified issues, and managed credit requests.
- Prepared annual budgets for inventory-related expenses.
- Assisted with special projects and system improvements.
Expense Report Processing Clerk & Letter of Credit Processor
JOANN Inc.
Hudson, Ohio
03.2008 - 08.2011
- Audited and processed expense reports, ensuring compliance and accurate SAP AP entry
- Managed new vendor setup, resolved discrepancies, and provided backup for Import Accounting and Merchandise Payables
- Reconciled Letter of Credit payments, verified allowances and discounts, and handled US Customs draws and vendor rebates
Quality Assurance Clerk
JOANN Inc.
Hudson, Ohio
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Responsible for auditing and verifying all aspects of the Distribution Center from an operational perspective.
- Ensure that all auditing procedures are being adhered to, and that the quality of work is at or above standard.
- Investigates all auditing discrepancies to determine the root cause.
- Responsible for auditing Replenishers, Put-away Drivers, and ensuring products are in the right location, as well as auditing Selectors to confirm that items are picked correctly.
Proof Associate/Encoder
Keybank National Association
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2004 - 01.2006
- Operated proof machine to encode, endorse, and balance deposits for Key Bank branches.
- Corrected proof errors, identified customer and teller errors, and maintained required accuracy and speed standards.
Education
Post Undergrad Non-degree - Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Kent State University - Stark Campus
09.2013
BBA - Management
University of The Philippines Tacloban College
03.1993
Skills
- 16 years of experience in the Accounting and Finance field, with a focus in the Tax Department for the last 5 years
- Goal-oriented, efficient, timely, and accurate
- Pleasant personality, hardworking, reliable, detail-oriented, and quick learner; productive worker with a solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing tasks
- The ability to follow directions, be concise, and be committed to assisting others
- Organized, neat, and works well in dealing with other team members, I enjoy working with other people or on my own
- Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Technology experience (SAP, Excel, Word, PDF, Access, BWP, Vertex, EXE, DMR, Lucernex, Coupa, Google Drive, Internet, etc) And can quickly learn new software
- Extensive experience in customer service, proficient in 10 key machine operations
Timeline
Analyst II Sales Tax Controversy
JOANN Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Tax Analyst
JOANN Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2023
Staff Accountant, Perpetual Inventory
JOANN Inc.
12.2015 - 01.2019
Staff Accountant, Physical Inventory
JOANN Inc.
08.2011 - 12.2015
Expense Report Processing Clerk & Letter of Credit Processor
JOANN Inc.
03.2008 - 08.2011
Quality Assurance Clerk
JOANN Inc.
03.2006 - 03.2008
Proof Associate/Encoder
Keybank National Association
11.2004 - 01.2006
Post Undergrad Non-degree - Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Kent State University - Stark Campus
BBA - Management
University of The Philippines Tacloban College
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