Consultant - Regulatory Tax Compliance

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 V Team Life.

What you'll be doing...

We are committed to providing the highest levels of compliance. This position is
responsible for preparing Video Franchise and PEG filings with various Local
Franchise Authorities utilizing financial systems to analyze data, compute
payments and file returns while adhering to compliance laws and contractual
agreements, among other related projects and tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file all video franchise and PEG filings accurately and timely in accordance with all laws and regulation for al Verizon owned companies.

• Understand the impact of new pricing and video offers and apply to video filings accordingly.

• Track Franchise Recovery costs and submit requests to initiate and end accordingly.

• Partner with Video Franchise Legal team to review contract renewals for changes to existing payment terms and ensure implementation.

• Prepare payments, manage liabilities and expenses related to the filings; work with AP, Treasury and various in-house payment systems

• Assist with analysis related to mergers and acquisitions (including due diligence), Reconciliations, Budgets, Metrics, Cash Forecasting and other monthly reports

• Ensure adherence to all SOX controls.

• Assist with related audits, billing inquiries and resolve notices.

• Conduct research as needed to comply with legislative changes and implement best compliance practices.

• Focus on identifying process improvements and streamline/automate existing procedures.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience in Tax, Finance, or equivalent.

• Advanced computer skills are required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines.

• Solid oral, written, and analytical skills.

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

• Experience with tax research, tax accounting, SOX processes,
  telecommunication taxes, and tax saving strategies.

• Proficiency with large volume data analysis needed for the preparation and filing of tax returns (i.e.: knowledge of billing systems, etc.).

• Previous exposure to PeopleSoft or SAP (or other major General Ledger Suite Software).

• Working knowledge of automation tools (i.e. Alteryx, Qlik) and technical skills.

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.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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