Melanie Jolley, Cpa
About Melanie Jolley, Cpa
Melanie Jolley is a Tax Manager with extensive experience in tax accounting and project management. She has worked for several companies, including Sunrun and Vivint Solar, and holds a Master of Accountancy from Southern Utah University.
Current Role at Sunrun
Melanie Jolley serves as a Tax Manager at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees tax-related functions and ensures compliance with tax regulations. Her responsibilities include managing tax projects and deadlines efficiently.
Previous Experience at Sunrun
Before her current role, Melanie worked at Sunrun as a Senior Tax Accountant from 2020 to 2024. In this capacity, she contributed to the company's tax strategies and compliance efforts, utilizing her expertise in tax preparation software.
Professional Background
Melanie has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Staff Tax Accountant at Vivint Solar from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she held various positions, including Restaurant General Manager at Pizza Hut from 2011 to 2016, and Accountant & Operations Assistant at Yours.co from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Melanie holds a Master of Accountancy with a Taxation Emphasis from Southern Utah University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2017. Her education has equipped her with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and tax preparation software.
Skills and Software Proficiency
Melanie possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, particularly in organizing and analyzing data sets using pivot tables and functions. She is also experienced in using CCH Axcess Tax preparation software and managing fixed assets with SAGE Fixed Assets software.