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Sara Amacher

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Solutions-based team player with strong background in financial analysis and cash management. Committed to fostering collaborative team environments and interdepartmental communication in an effort to achieve significant financial outcomes. Adept at enhancing compliance through targeted research & analysis and innovative software solutions with a continuous-improvement mindset.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tax Analyst

Asurion
05.2017 - 04.2025
  • Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
  • Maintained database state tax laws and regulations to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and submitted ~350 monthly state tax returns to comply with corporate submission requirements.
  • Advised internal partners on adherence to state sales tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
  • Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
  • Attended continuing education and courses to increase professional expertise and obtain knowledge of updated tax laws and compliance criteria.
  • Assisted managers & directors in planning and execution of short-term and longer term goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with legal, finance and compliance departments to structure solutions to complex and multi-faceted challenges.
  • Calculated estimated and actual sales tax liabilities and issued payment instructions to facilitate timely tax payments.
  • Spear-headed project to infiltrate new tax software which allowed for a centralized process cross-functionally in addition to the ability to extract VAT totals & xml files from Mexico/Latin America expense reports accurately and timely in an effort to claim the deduction on our corporate return, thereby reducing our bottom line.

Senior Treasury Analsyt

Asurion
02.2011 - 05.2017
  • Opened/closed all bank accounts - domestic, international, trust, merchant - managed signers, cash mapping, user access, filters, and the KYC process.
  • Assisted manager with reports which allowed for proper forecasting and visibility into missed, recurring payments.
  • Ability to work seamlessly across multiple departments and levels of management
  • Coordinated with accounting teams to ensure accurate recording of treasury transactions in general ledger systems and timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams focused on improving interdepartmental communication and collaboration related to cash management initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models to support decision-making processes for capital structure adjustments and debt refinancing opportunities.
  • Participated in streamlining treasury operations by consolidating bank accounts and optimizing banking relationships.
  • Supported M&A activities by participating in due diligence efforts and assisting with post-acquisition integration tasks related to treasury operations.
  • Mitigated counterparty risk through regular monitoring of credit ratings, financial statements, and market trends impacting counterparties'' financial health.
  • Collaborated with internal audit teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain strong internal controls within treasury functions.
  • Increased operational efficiency, managing daily cash positioning, and initiating electronic payments for global subsidiaries.
  • Handled cash flow, debit and interest schedules and bank accounts.
  • Communicated with bank members and auditors on accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
  • Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
  • Worked daily with highly-sensitive, confidential information.
  • Able to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments under ambiguity. while ensuring an accurate level of prioritization in an effort to meet necessary deadlines.

Deal Management Processor

Deutsche Bank Ag, Global Business Services
02.2007 - 10.2010
  • Supported client services with the closing of mortgage-backed & asset-backed securities while ensuring each deal was entered into our system and any/all CUSIPS relating to the deal were properly recorded.
  • Supported team members in their tasks, contributing to overall team success.
  • Increased productivity by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records and ensured timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
  • Enhanced team collaboration, sharing best practices for efficient processing techniques.
  • In charge of the KYC process for all clients

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Efficient in Excel - specifically macros, V & H Lookups, and anything formula driven
  • Work with continuous-improvement mindset; always eager to find ways to improve systems
  • Analytical
  • Flexible & adaptable
  • Able to multi-task while paying attention to details
  • Ability to learn new systems & processes efficiently
  • Team player
  • Prioritizing, with a keen understanding that priorities are always changing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Trustworthy

Timeline

Senior Tax Analyst

Asurion
05.2017 - 04.2025

Senior Treasury Analsyt

Asurion
02.2011 - 05.2017

Deal Management Processor

Deutsche Bank Ag, Global Business Services
02.2007 - 10.2010

Associate of Applied Science -

Nashville State Community College

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