Joe Rajka

Indirect Tax Accountant

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced Senior Tax Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Accounting, OnBase, Microsoft Access, Lawson General Ledger, and Financial Accounting. Strong accounting professional with a BS focused in Accounting from University of Dayton.

Experience

  • Tax Analyst at Yahoo
    Oct 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Senior Tax Analyst at TravelCenters of America
    Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • MarshBerry (Northeast Ohio)
    • Senior Data Analyst
      Mar 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Created process for valuation reports that summarized client accounts, carrier exposures, and producer books of business to help clients assess risk. • Compiled data from a proprietary database to help assess potential client gains upon joining an insurance aggregating service. • Leveraged RiskMatch software to download client production data and assess carrier value. • Assisted in benchmarking report reviews with consultants and clients both online and in person. • Worked in client-based focus to groups to help identify risks and opportunities for small business unit and high net worth divisions. • Constructed an advanced analytic for an online portal that generated the recommended number of service and support data based on account size and line of business. • Identified, developed, and implemented process improvement opportunities.

    • Data Analyst
      Nov 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Analyzed over 50 different sets of client financials, production, and employee data. • Created benchmarking reports to measure client data against insurance industry standards. • Consulted directly with C-Suite executives verifying data accuracy for 40+ clients. • Designed a spreadsheet to pull in multiple clients’ data and designate top performers in different categories who were then granted awards. • Cooperated with Networks and Events teams to make sure client data was summarized and presentable for semi-annual summit meetings. • Contributed analysis and wrote articles for company Market & Financial Outlook Study publication.

  • TravelCenters of America (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Tax Analyst
      Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 · 10 mos

      • Streamlining of payment process for all property tax accounts • Preparation and verification of multiple state income tax and franchise tax returns • Identification, development, and implementation, of process improvement opportunities • Monthly account reconciliation maintenance • Development of improved sales, property, and fuel reconciliations using Microsoft Excel • Preparation of quarterly accrual adjustments and modifications • Utilization of SAP and OneSource software for data input and output • Research of relevant tax issues and maintenence of basic tax knowledge • Communication with over 40 state agencies to maintain accurate tax information

    • Tax Analyst
      Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Management of property tax payments and returns for over 250 sites across 48 states and Canada • Utilization of SAP and OneSource software for data input and output • Assist with miscellaneous process improvement opportunities • Research of relevant tax issues and guidance based on tax research • Communicate with over 40 state agencies to maintain accurate tax information

  • Accounting Intern at The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
    May 2014 - Jan 2015 · 9 mos