Azer Aliyev
About Azer Aliyev
Azer Aliyev is a Tax Analyst at Sallie Mae, specializing in federal pro-forma returns and state tax workpapers. He has extensive experience in various tax roles across multiple companies, including Serco and Gate Gourmet.
Work at Sallie Mae
Azer Aliyev has been employed as a Tax Analyst at Sallie Mae since 2023. In this role, he prepares and reviews Federal pro-forma returns using OneSource Income Tax software. His responsibilities include preparing state tax workpapers, which involve state modifications and apportionment calculations. Aliyev also prepares and records tax-related journal entries and assists with management testing of internal control procedures, including SOX Testing.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Azer Aliyev held several roles in tax accounting. He worked at Gate Gourmet as a Tax Accountant from 2012 to 2014. He then joined Serco, where he served as an Indirect Tax Accountant from 2016 to 2017, followed by roles as a Direct Tax Accountant from 2017 to 2020 and as a Sr. Tax Accountant from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he worked briefly as a SALT Accountant at Presidio in 2016 and as a Traffic Surveyor at Wells + Associates from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Azer Aliyev earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from George Mason University's Costello College of Business, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in tax analysis and preparation. He is skilled in using OneSource Income Tax software and has experience in preparing tax-related documentation and conducting research on non-income tax issues.
Tax Preparation Skills
Azer Aliyev has demonstrated proficiency in preparing and reviewing Federal pro-forma returns and state tax workpapers. His experience includes calculating state modifications and apportionment, as well as preparing and recording tax-related journal entries. He also assists in management testing of internal control procedures, which involves SOX Testing, highlighting his comprehensive understanding of tax compliance and internal controls.