Vinh T. Van
Kent,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare R&D tax credit forecasting models using advanced Excel functions such as lookup, PivotTable, conditional formatting, and nested conditional functions to determine potential tax liability offsets for clients.
- Identify and lead potential areas for business growth through data analysis, resulting in 10% revenue growth.
- Manage and improve various engagement processes, resulting in 15% additional margin on $400,000+ revenue engagements.
- Conduct interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SME) across multiple disciplines, expertise, and levels within the organization to gather information and documentation to support the R&D tax credit.
- Communicate forecasting and actual credit results, applicable policies, laws, and regulations, as well as future recommendations to clients’ external stakeholders and senior members.
- Supervise and provide guidance to 5+ associates with various levels of experience.
- Develop and maintain engagement budgets to accurately forecast weekly hours for staff, and keep track of labor costs to determine engagement metrics such as gain/loss, margin, and staff utilization.
- Utilize SQL to extract relevant information from clients’ databases.
- Utilize Alteryx to automate frequently-performed tasks and process large sets of data.
Winter Tax Intern
KBF CPA LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared 1120s, 1065s, and 1040s tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and high net-worth individuals.
- Researched tax law changes and communicated findings to senior team members to support clients’ tax planning.
Corporate Taxation Intern
Liberty Mutual Insurance
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Improved processes efficiency using Excel functions such as XLOOKUP and PivotTables.
- Researched and analyzed tax and policy implications from CARES act, and communicated findings to senior team members for decision making.
- Assisted with the department's monthly processes such as cash flow, book close, and reconciliation.
VITA Tax Site Manager
United Way of King County
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed Seattle Public Library tax site’s internal and external operations, including volunteers and inventory oversight, client intake, tax returns preparation, and tax returns quality review.
- Delegated daily tasks and allocated clients to 50+ volunteers to ensure smooth operation.
- Familiarized with impacts of CARES act on individual tax and explained changes to volunteers.
- Supported clients through IRS audits and information requests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Specialized in Accounting
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business
Skills
- Effective communication
- Experienced with complex Excel formulas and data analysis tools
- Workflow optimization
- Interpretation of tax regulations
Accomplishments
- Achieved 10% increased in revenue by leading team through strategic initiative, driven by data analysis
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Awarded tier 1 ranking (reserved for top 10% of employees nationally) two years in a row for significant business impacts
Certification
Certified Public Accountant - License Number 55391 - Febuary 2024 to June 2027
Languages
Vietnamese
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Tax Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
01.2023 - Current
Winter Tax Intern
KBF CPA LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Corporate Taxation Intern
Liberty Mutual Insurance
06.2020 - 08.2020
VITA Tax Site Manager
United Way of King County
11.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Specialized in Accounting
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business
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