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Swetha Sekhar

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented and dedicated Tax Associate with over 2.5 years of experience in US Accounting & Taxation, specializing in corporate taxation. Skilled at managing complex tax returns to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Recently graduated with a Master's degree in Accounting from Drexel University and actively pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Combining practical experience with advanced academic knowledge to enhance financial efficiency and compliance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

US Corporate Taxation - Associate

KPMG Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients in meeting Federal and State Tax obligations, examined financial records and US tax returns.
  • Collected, assimilated, and analyzed data, using standard processes and tools to support solutions in the Tax business.
  • Developed knowledge of current tax legislation across US Tax.
  • Prepared Forms 1120, 1065, state (separate/consolidated), and international tax forms (5471, 5472, 8865, 8858).
  • Skilled in Tax Softwares - OneSource Income Tax, GoSystem Tax RS, FAS Software.

US Account Executive

vTech Solution, Inc.
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collected Timesheets for Healthcare and IT consultants, assisted in Accounts Payable for smooth payroll, and communicated with various departments to ensure Timesheet Process.
  • Addressed consultant and vendor queries related to payment and hours.

Assurance Associate

EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Conducted routine substantive and controls-based procedures from GDS India offices supporting Global client-serving assurance teams in the Americas & European countries.

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountant

Master of Science - Accounting (STEM)

Drexel University, LeBow College of Business
Philadelphia, PA,
06.2025

Post Graduate Diploma - Data Science

Amity University – (Distance Learning)
Noida, UP, India
06.2020

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Accounting And Finance

Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi
Delhi, DL, India
05.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Quickbooks
  • Ceipal Workforce
  • OneSource Income Tax
  • GoSystem Tax RS
  • FAS Software
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Python

Certification

  • IRS Tax VITA Certification Course Jan 2025
  • Post Graduate Certificate in International Accounting and Analytics Aug 2024
  • Data Analytics 360 Certification, Cornell University June 2020
  • AICPA Certificate – Tax Staff Essentials Mar 2025

Accomplishments

  • Academic Award – 1st Prize - Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) 1st Year in Sri Aurobindo College
  • Received “Spotlight Award” while working in vTech Solution Inc.

CAREER GAP

Took a voluntarily gap from professional activities to provide care and support to my unwell mother who was diagnosed during this period. 02/2020 - 01/2022.

Timeline

US Corporate Taxation - Associate

KPMG Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2024

US Account Executive

vTech Solution, Inc.
02.2022 - 05.2023

Assurance Associate

EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
01.2019 - 01.2020

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountant

Master of Science - Accounting (STEM)

Drexel University, LeBow College of Business

Post Graduate Diploma - Data Science

Amity University – (Distance Learning)

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Accounting And Finance

Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi