Consultant-Property Tax

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work location

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a qualified tax professional to manage multistate property tax compliance and valuation. You will document analyses, ensure timely payments, and uphold internal controls across state filings.

The role requires strong Excel skills and experience in accounting, tax, or finance, with opportunities to leverage Alteryx and AI tools. This hybrid position involves collaboration with tax teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of work experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in accounting, tax, or finance.
• Experience in accounting, tax, or finance related role.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and valuation for assigned state and local property tax returns with well-documented analysis.
• Ensure timely tax payments and adherence to internal policies.
• Maintain internal controls for all compliance functions.
• Handle inquiries and audits related to state/local filings.
• Provide property tax guidance to Verizon management and personnel.
• Collaborate with team and authorities to maintain relationships.
• Use Property Tax software, Excel, Alteryx, and AI tools to analyze data.

Skills

Excel skills

Generative AI

Alteryx

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years work experience

Tools

PTMS

Property Tax software

Job description

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 #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

• Manage the compliance and valuation for assigned state and local property tax returns, including keeping well documented and accurate analysis and support.

• Manage tax payments to ensure that payments are made timely and that internal policies and procedures are followed.

• Ensure internal controls are followed for all compliance functions.

• Responsible for handling inquiries and audits related to assigned state and local filings.

• Provide property tax advice and guidance to Verizon management and personnel through subject matter expertise in interpretation of existing laws, regulations, court cases, tax returns, and assessments.

• Foster and maintain open communication and working relationships with team, tax department customers and state and local taxing authorities.

• Handle high volumes of data utilizing Property Tax software, Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions and other pertinent tools.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Experience in accounting, tax, or finance related role.

• Strong Excel skills.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's degree Finance, Accounting.

• A CPA.

• Big 4 public accounting experience.

• Four plus years of multistate property tax or other related experience.

• Strong analytical and planning skills.

• Strong Alteryx or other generative AI skills.

• Experience with PTMS is a plus.

• Ability to build relationships and work cross functionally.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Success working both hands-on and, in a team-based environment.

• Highly motivated, technical & detailed oriented.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $80,500.00 - $141,000.00.