Austin Cole

Principal, Income Tax at Mercedes-Benz USA

Austin Cole, CPA has a diverse work experience in the field of tax and finance. Austin currently works at Mercedes-Benz USA as a Principal, Tax. In this role, they are responsible for the preparation and review of corporate income tax returns, tax forecasts, and research.

Prior to this, Austin worked at HCA Healthcare as a Senior Tax Accountant and Tax Accountant. Austin prepared income tax returns, reconciled deferred income taxes, and assisted with tax liabilities for financial statements.

Austin also worked as a Contractor at HCA through LBMC Staffing Solutions, focusing on preparing tax documents for healthcare entities.

Before transitioning to the tax and finance field, Austin gained experience in the hospitality industry. Austin worked as a Night Auditor at Residence Inn by Marriott and as a Banquet Server at Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa.

Austin's work experience showcases their expertise in tax compliance, financial reporting, and providing excellent customer service.

Austin Cole, CPA holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from the University of North Alabama, which was obtained from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, they have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University, completed between 2017 and 2019. Austin became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy in 2023.

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Timeline

  • Principal, Income Tax

    July, 2022 - present

  • Federal And State Income Tax Specialist

    January, 2022

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