Property Tax Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Verizon in United States (NJ area) seeks a property tax professional to manage state and local tax compliance, valuation, and related audits. Hybrid work with in-office three days weekly is offered. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in accounting/tax, strong Excel, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Eligible applicants may have CPA and Big 4 experience; multistate property tax is a plus. Expect responsibilities across data handling, policy adherence, and advisory support to management and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s degree Finance, Accounting

CPA

Big 4 public accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

PTMS

Generative AI

Job description

Verizon in United States (NJ area) seeks a property tax professional to manage state and local tax compliance, valuation, and related audits. Hybrid work with in-office three days weekly is offered. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in accounting/tax, strong Excel, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Eligible applicants may have CPA and Big 4 experience; multistate property tax is a plus. Expect responsibilities across data handling, policy adherence, and advisory support to management and