Tax Analyst

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...

• Responsible for the accurate and timely filing of State and Local Gross Receipt Tax Returns (which are similar to Corporate Income Tax Returns).

• Perform analyses of revenue, deductions and exemptions on a monthly and annual basis.

• Responsible for pulling and reviewing statutes, regulations and laws to determine accurate taxability for filings.

• Query and import data from external databases into Excel.

• Investigate and explain month-over-month variances by analyzing data and working with other business groups when necessary.

• Manage tax calendar to prepare assigned returns accurately and timely in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and rulings issued.

• Identify savings opportunities and look for ways to streamline processes.

• Perform special projects, as required, assigned by Senior Manager in a timely manner.

• Work with research and planning team where necessary to investigate and comply with new return requirements by state and local taxing authorities.

• Liaison and partner with various Teams both within and outside the Tax Department including Tax Legal, Tax IT, Revenue Accounting, Billing, etc.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or one or more years of work experience.

• Experience in preparing or reviewing federal, state and local corporate income tax returns.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

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

• CPA or Masters degree in taxation.

• Experience with large data volumes and Excel extensions (ie: Alteryx, PowerQuery, and Power Pivot).

• Experienced with SAP or other major accounting systems.

• Tax research and audit experience is a plus.

• Experience with Robotic Process Automation tools (ie: Automation Anywhere).

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and ability to meet and comply with deadlines

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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