What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Analyst - Transaction Tax Compliance position at Verizon?
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.
What you’ll be doing...
We are committed to providing the highest levels of compliance and you will support our efforts by ensuring the accurate and timely filing of state and local tax returns for our regulated and non-regulated companies. You will also perform a variety of other activities including data analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, issue resolution, and more. Your work will have a direct impact on our reported financial results and ensure compliance with internal controls and external legislation.
Preparing and filing state and local tax returns in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Mitigating liabilities, and preparing and balancing local Gross Receipts Tax.
Analyzing financial data and working across finance functions to resolve payment issues.
Assisting leaders with research and audits requiring efficient and detailed analysis.
Responding timely to all requests for data and assessments to minimize potential penalties.
Complying with new legislative changes as issued by state and local taxing authorities.
What we’re looking for...
You are a whiz with numbers and enjoy digging into details to identify root causes. Communicating complex details in a way everyone understands comes naturally to you. You know how to present your ideas with clarity and confidence, and the fact that you can have a real impact on our business is highly motivating to you.
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Three or more years of relevant work experience.
State and local tax compliance experience.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or Master’s degree in Tax.
Experience with large automated systems (i.e., billing, general ledger, and accounts payable).
Automated tax systems experience including Vertex and/or Taxware.
SAP, PeopleSoft, or other major accounting system experience.
Tax research and audit experience.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Equal Employment Opportunity
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