Savannah Stanaland Townsend, Cpa
About Savannah Stanaland Townsend, Cpa
Savannah Stanaland Townsend is a Senior Tax Accountant at Builders FirstSource, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in tax accounting and has held various positions, including Lead Tax Intern at RSM US LLP and Student Mentor at North Carolina State University.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Savannah Stanaland Townsend has been employed at Builders FirstSource as a Senior Tax Accountant since 2019. In this role, she has been responsible for managing the timely filing, payment, and tracking of over 100 property tax returns in collaboration with a third-party vendor. She has also organized and led a company-wide tax exemption certificate management project, enhancing the efficiency of tax processes. Additionally, Savannah tracks sales activity to determine the need for new tax account registrations and creates these accounts as necessary.
Previous Experience at RSM US LLP
Prior to her current position, Savannah worked at RSM US LLP, where she held the role of Lead Tax Associate from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she was pending promotion to Senior. Earlier, she served as a Lead Tax Intern for a two-month period in 2016. Her experience at RSM US LLP provided her with foundational skills in tax accounting and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Savannah earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina State University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Accounting from the same institution, which she completed in 2017. Her academic background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her career in tax accounting.
Background in Mentorship and Internships
Before her professional roles, Savannah served as a Student Mentor at North Carolina State University Poole College of Management from 2015 to 2016. She also gained practical experience as a Finance Intern at Erickson Advisors for two months in 2015. These roles contributed to her development in both mentorship and finance, complementing her tax accounting career.
Achievements in Tax Management
At Builders FirstSource, Savannah has successfully spearheaded the payment, filing, and tracking of over 360 business licenses across various state and local jurisdictions. She has responded to over 22 state auditor requests by gathering and analyzing necessary data, and she issues over 400 requests for company-issued tax exemption certificates, ensuring their appropriateness. Additionally, she makes over 15 month-end journal entries related to sales/use tax activity, managing payments that exceed $24 million monthly.