Radha Balesan
About Radha Balesan
Radha Balesan serves as a Senior Indirect Tax Accountant at McGrath RentCorp, where she has worked since 2016, managing tax compliance for multiple entities. She has a background in tax consulting and accounting, with previous roles at Oracle, Cisco, and First National Bank of Arizona.
Work at McGrath RentCorp
Radha Balesan has been employed as a Senior Indirect Tax Accountant at McGrath RentCorp since 2016. In this role, she manages the indirect tax compliance process for four entities, which includes one in Canada and three in the United States. Her responsibilities encompass maintaining a real property tax log, processing property tax payments, and approving exemption and resale certificates for all entities. Balesan handles approximately 95 monthly and 180 quarterly filings, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. She also prepares quarterly income tax estimated payments and assists in the preparation of income tax provision documents.
Previous Experience in Tax Consulting
Before her tenure at McGrath RentCorp, Radha Balesan worked as a Tax Consultant at Cisco Systems from 2014 to 2015. During this time, she was involved in tax accounting for sales and use. Prior to that, she had a brief stint as a Tax Consultant at Oracle in 2014 for three months. Her earlier experience includes working as a Reconciliation Account Specialist at First National Bank of Arizona from 2003 to 2005 and as a Tax Accountant at Cisco from 2008 to 2013, where she was recognized for her role in resolving tax accounting system issues.
Educational Background
Radha Balesan studied at Meenakshi College For Women, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. Her academic focus was on Commerce and Accounting, providing her with a solid foundation for her career in tax accounting and compliance.
Achievements in Tax Accounting
In her role at Cisco, Radha Balesan led a team responsible for computing $71 million in true up/true down tax calculations for a major telecommunications customer. This project involved managing 15 schedules across 12 quarters, showcasing her capability in handling complex tax calculations and compliance issues. Additionally, she has been recognized as the 'center of resolution' for tax accounting system issues and customer disputes among colleagues nationwide.
Tax Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities
Radha Balesan is responsible for providing property tax asset data for rental and capital assets for rendition across all entities. She maintains the annual reports calendar and payments for all entities, ensuring that all tax-related deadlines are met. Her expertise in managing indirect tax compliance and her attention to detail contribute to the efficient operation of tax processes within her organization.