Senior Tax Associate

verizon; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a tax professional to join our State and Local Tax team, focusing on accurate GRT returns, schedules, and audits. The role emphasizes data-driven workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and strict controls.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in state and local tax, strong Excel skills, and experience with automation tools. This hybrid role offers home/office flexibility and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Experience in state and local tax compliance.
• Familiarity with state tax laws, regulations, and multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely filing of assigned State and Local Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Returns, including keeping well documented and accurate analysis and support.
• Process state and local tax payments in accordance with state deadlines, ensuring all internal policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist in gathering documentation and supporting responses for state and local tax inquiries and audits.
• Handle high volumes of revenue data utilizing Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions and data visualization software to streamline workflows.
• Foster clear communication and positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external state and local tax authorities.
• Identify process improvements and reduce redundant tasks by using automation tools.
• Assist with special projects including tax research initiatives and analyze the impact to the tax filings as required.
• Perform routine reconciliations for tax liability accounts and assist with the cash forecasting & budgeting for the team.
• Ensure internal controls are followed for all compliance functions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Qlik

Tableau

Generative AI tax solutions

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...

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in State and Local Tax compliance. While experience in gross receipts tax or in the telecommunications industry is a plus, it is not required - candidates with strong state and local tax backgrounds from any industry or public accounting setting are encouraged to apply.

• Manage the accurate and timely filing of assigned State and Local Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Returns, including keeping well documented and accurate analysis and support.
• Process state and local tax payments in accordance with state deadlines, ensuring all internal policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist in gathering documentation and supporting responses for state and local tax inquiries and audits.
• Handle high volumes of revenue data utilizing Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions and data visualization software to streamline workflows.
• Foster clear communication and positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external state and local tax authorities.
• Identify process improvements and reduce redundant tasks by using automation tools.
• Assist with special projects including tax research initiatives and analyze the impact to the tax filings as required.
• Perform routine reconciliations for tax liability accounts and assist with the cash forecasting & budgeting for the team.
• Ensure internal controls are followed for all compliance functions.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Experience in state and local tax compliance.
• Familiarity with state tax laws, regulations, and multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

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

• A Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting.
• A CPA license or active progress towards CPA certification.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) experience.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines.
• Ability to build relationships and work cross functionally.
• Strong proficiency with automation and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Qlik, Tableau, or Generative AI tax solutions).
• Highly motivated, technical & detail oriented.
• Success working both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the Telecommunications industry is a plus.
• Experience with income tax or gross receipts tax regulations is a plus.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• group home & auto insurance
• matched 401(k) savings plan
• up to 8 company paid holidays per year
• up to 6 personal days per year
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• other incentives
• premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• up to 15 days of vacation per year
• vacation grows with additional service
• For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you ma