Tax-Manager

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

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 understand Telecommunications Gross Receipts tax laws and regulations, as well as have skills in modern tax data automation. This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely filing of State and Local Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Returns.
• Ensure that the team works with automation tools (e.g. Alteryx, QLIK, Gemini) to identify process improvements and reduce redundant tasks by using innovative techniques such as Robotics & designing process flows.
• Lead special projects including tax research initiatives and analyze the impact to the tax filings as required.
• Responsible for the oversight of various tax liability account reconciliations.
• Responsible for cash forecasting and budgeting for the Team.
• Partner with various teams including Tax Research, Tax Audit, Legal and Tax Exemption teams to clearly communicate complex tax issues and ensure proper documentation is obtained to support filing positions.
• Partner with the business on various initiatives and provide tax support as needed.
• Manage and adhere to all SOX controls with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Assist on mergers and acquisition projects.
• Manage, develop and mentor team members.
• Manage gross receipts tax calendar to assign returns for accurate and timely filing.

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 state and local tax compliance with an emphasis in state tax laws and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws and gross receipts regulations.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Experience with compliance processes and indirect tax filings.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Usage of automation/analytics and AI tools (e.g. Alteryx, QLIK, Gemini, or other tools).

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

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines.

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: $92,500.00 - $161,000.00.