Sales Tax Consultant at Verizon in Basking Ridge, NJ

Sales Tax Consultant

Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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This position will be a direct report to the Sr Manager- Tax. The Sales Tax Consultant is part of the Indirect Tax (Transaction Tax) Team. This individual is responsible for working with 3rd party Tax Outsourcer to ensure accurate and timely filing of State and Local Sales & Use, Gross Receipts, State & Local Excise, PUC Levies, E911, and USF returns. We are committed to providing the highest levels of compliance and you will support our efforts by ensuring the accurate and timely filing of state and local tax returns for our regulated and non-regulated companies. You will also perform a variety of other activities including data analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, issue resolution, and more. You'll implement process improvements using your innovation and creative thinking skills. Your work will have a direct impact on our reported financial results and ensure compliance with internal controls and external legislation.

• Leading complex Tax projects.
• Ensuring the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Identifying and driving implementation of process improvement opportunities for Tax, working closely with internal teams or service providers.
• Handling notice resolution.
• Leading the company’s efforts to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley while ensuring compliance and adherence with controls for internal policies.
• Reconciling large data sets with the use of Excel, Excel Power Query and Alteryx.
• Reconciling tax liability accounts.
• Ensuring that filings are accurately and timely filed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, judicial decisions and rulings.
• Preparing payments, managing liabilities and expenses related to the tax returns; working with AP, Treasury and various in-house payment systems.
• Assisting with analysis related to mergers and acquisitions (including due diligence), Reconciliations, Budgets, Metrics, Cash Forecasting and other monthly reports.
• Assisting with all related audits, billing inquiries and resolve notices.
• Conducting research as needed to comply with legislative changes and implement best compliance practices.
• Focusing on identifying process improvements and streamlining existing procedures.

What we’re looking for...

You’re organized, analytical, and have the ability to identify process improvements. You have solid accounting knowledge across a variety of topics with the ability to self-direct, manage projects and meet deliverables. You are developing your management and leadership skills through assigned and self-driven projects and assignments. Working independently is as comfortable for you as being part of a team.

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 work and/or military experience.
• Experience in the preparation of account reconciliations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Power Query.
• State and local tax compliance experience.
• Experience with the tax compliance process.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g. Alteryx)
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Query.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and applications such as SAP.
• Knowledge with automated tax systems (e.g. Vertex)

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or Master’s degree in taxation.
• Experience with large automated systems (e.g. billing, general ledger, A/P).
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Tax research and audit experience
• Ability to develop methods to streamline processes and develop tax planning strategies to minimize the company’s cash flow and overall tax burden.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

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.