Hybrid Tax Manager – GRT & Automation Lead

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a skilled tax professional to manage State and Local Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) returns in a hybrid work environment in New Jersey. The role emphasizes automation, analytics, and cross-team collaboration to optimize tax processes and controls.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and proven leadership capabilities. Expect a mix of office days and remote work across the hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of work experience.
• Experience in state and local tax compliance.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Experience with automation/analytics and AI tools (Alteryx, QLIK, Gemini).

Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely filing of State and Local Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Returns.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve processes and reduce manual tasks.
• Oversee tax liability account reconciliations and cash forecasting.
• Collaborate with Tax Research, Tax Audit, Legal and Tax Exemption teams.
• Ensure SOX controls compliance and support mergers & acquisitions projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Alteryx

Qlik

Gemini

Job description

Verizon is seeking a skilled tax professional to manage State and Local Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) returns in a hybrid work environment in New Jersey. The role emphasizes automation, analytics, and cross-team collaboration to optimize tax processes and controls.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and proven leadership capabilities. Expect a mix of office days and remote work across the hybrid policy.