Ricardo Rampersad
@ricardorampersad
Senior Tax Accountant Specializing in US and International Indirect Tax | Sales and Use Tax | Corporate Tax Support | Tax Research
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Tax Accountant with experience across multi jurisdiction indirect tax compliance, international VAT and GST, and corporate tax support. I manage US sales and use tax, global VAT registrations and filings, and contribute to corporate tax and ASC 740 provision processes within complex regulatory environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Tax Accountant
WPEngine, Inc.
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026 (7 months)
Directed end-to-end US sales and use, international VAT/GST, and business tax registrations for a multi-jurisdiction digital services organization, ensuring timely filings and audit readiness. Supported corporate tax filings and global provision reporting under ASC 740 and reestablished Indonesia VAT compliance through standardized workpapers and compliance calendar redesign.
Tax Analyst
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company
Jun 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Oversaw federal and multi-state indirect tax compliance for a regulated insurance environment, preparing withholding, premium, franchise, sales and use, and excise tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. Supported audit documentation and correspondence while conducting tax research to support compliance positions and internal decision-making.
Senior Indirect Tax Analyst
CVS Health
May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)
Reviewed state and local indirect tax returns for remittance across a large multi-state organization, performing detailed checks to ensure accuracy and jurisdictional compliance. Conducted tax research and supported ad hoc compliance projects in a complex enterprise environment.
Corporate Tax Accountant
Ferrovial Services North America
Sep 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Supported multi-state and cross-border tax compliance, managing state sales and use tax, Canadian GST, property tax, and state income and franchise tax matters. Prepared and filed returns with supporting schedules, researched technical tax issues, and supported audits and notice responses by compiling historical data and analyzing filings.
Associate Analyst - Tax
Energy Transfer Partners
Oct 2018 - Sep 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Managed federal and multi-state excise and motor fuel tax compliance, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual filings and related account analysis. Prepared tax returns, executed tax payments, maintained general ledger coding accuracy, and performed reconciliations with variance analyses to resolve discrepancies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Master of Accountancy, Accountancy
Earned a Master of Accountancy (MACY) from The University of Texas at San Antonio, with coursework including international taxation, advanced corporate and federal income taxation, and advanced auditing.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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