Shahira S. Mulla
Katy,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Tax Associate from HRSS CPA LLP, adept in UltraTax and QuickBooks, showcases strong leadership and analytical prowess. Excelled in managing a $250,000 client portfolio, ensuring compliance, and offering strategic tax planning solutions across various jurisdictions. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, with a track record of enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining tax processes. Experienced professional driven to improve business operations and maximize team performance. Offering extensive background in the field. Focused on continuous team development and bottom-line profitability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
HRSS CPA LLP
Houston, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Managed a client portfolio worth $250,000, providing tax-related guidance and support, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws
- Work directly with partners, collaborate with other tax staff, and communicate directly with clients
- Developed strong relationships with clients, providing regular communication and personalized support to address inquiries and resolve issues
- Filed complex personal tax returns, including international tax returns (FBAR), and corporate tax returns (1065, 1120S, 1120)
- Provided comprehensive tax planning by calculating total tax liabilities based on income, deductions, credits, and exemptions and estimated quarterly tax payments to help clients avoid underpayment penalties
- Filed BOIR (Beneficial Owner Information Report) and renewed MSB on the BSA e-filing system
- Reviewing financial statements to ensure that tax-related information is accurate and compliant
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, responding to audit requests as needed
- Managed the process of obtaining EIN for new businesses and state unemployment registrations
- Guided clients on multi-state tax issues, including sales, use, and property taxes
- Proficient in company formation, including understanding legal and regulatory requirements, business registration, and compliance procedures in various jurisdictions
- Experience in advising on business structure, tax planning, and licensing
Junior Tax Accountant
HRSS CPA LLP
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Communicating with clients (or internal teams) to gather information, explain tax positions, and provide recommendations
- Prepared and file individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns ( Form 1040, 1065 and 1120s) in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Handled sales tax registration and filings, including affiliate franchise tax filings
- Resolved franchise and sales tax issues and filed extensions by communicating with the state controller's office
- Assisted in preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and supporting tax-related inquiries
- Helped clients identify potential tax credits and deductions for tax planning
- Calculated wages and deductions, including gross wages, deductions for taxes (federal, state, local), and insurance contributions
- Ensured compliance with payroll tax regulations, including state-specific insurance programs such as unemployment insurance and disability insurance
- Managed quarterly payroll reconciliation and state reporting (SUTA)
- Filed quarterly and annual payroll reporting (941, FUTA 940), W-2/W-3 issuance, and 1099 forms (NEC, DIV, C)
- Assisting in providing documentation for tax audits, if necessary
Staff Tax Accountant
HRSS CPA LLP
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared personal tax returns, including multi-K1 filings, FBAR, and international tax forms
- Processed payroll in various states, ensuring compliance with tax and insurance audit requirements
- Managed bank reconciliation, payroll processing, and quarterly payroll tax filings (941, TWC state reports)
- Processed sales tax for various states and ensured timely payments
- Advised clients on state and local tax returns and filing strategies
- Ensured that sales tax returns were filed accurately and on time, maintaining clear records for audit compliance
- Ensuring that the business's accounting records match the bank’s records, which helps identify any discrepancies
Sr. Tax Preparer (Seasonal)
Liberty Tax
Katy, TX
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Interviewed clients to gather tax-related information for accurate filings
- Prepared and filed individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
- Provided tax planning advice, ensuring compliance and maximizing deductions
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and maintained up-to-date ledgers
- Assisted in preparing tax returns by organizing financial data and ensuring that all necessary documentation was in place
- Supported year-end tax filings by preparing balance sheets and other necessary reports for the tax accountant
- Processed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring that all payments were recorded accurately
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Service
Katy, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses
- Demonstrated knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and deadlines
- Proficient in tax preparation software, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
- Familiar with tax return submission and confirmation processes, including navigating IRS and other government platforms
- Developed strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IndiaBachelor of Science -
Bharati Vidhyapith
IndiaPaid Tax Preparer (AFSP, AFTR Certified) - Active
Skills
- Proficient in tax software: UltraTax, QuickBooks
- Strong leadership abilities
- Strong project management abilities
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Tax research, tax compliance, tax planning
- Corporate taxation
- Partnership taxation
- Individual taxation
- Nonprofit taxation
- Sales and use taxation
- International taxation
- State and local taxation
- Payroll taxation
Affiliations
- ICNA Relief Coordinator.
- Girl Scouts Treasures
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Marathi
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional
Timeline
Tax Associate
HRSS CPA LLP
02.2024 - Current
Junior Tax Accountant
HRSS CPA LLP
01.2023 - 01.2024
Staff Tax Accountant
HRSS CPA LLP
01.2022 - 12.2022
Sr. Tax Preparer (Seasonal)
Liberty Tax
01.2019 - 01.2021
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Service
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Bachelor of Science -
Bharati Vidhyapith
Paid Tax Preparer (AFSP, AFTR Certified) - Active
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