Sales Tax Consultant
About The Position
The Sales Tax Consultant is part of Verizon’s Indirect Tax (Transaction Tax) Team and reports directly to the Sr Manager- Tax. The role works with a third-party tax outsourcer to ensure accurate and timely filing of state and local Sales and Use, Gross Receipts, State and Local Excise, PUC Levies, E911, and USF returns for regulated and non-regulated companies. The consultant supports tax compliance and internal controls, with work that affects reported financial results and compliance with internal controls and external legislation. The position also involves tax project leadership, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, payments and liability management, notice and audit resolution, and research into legislative changes. The consultant works with internal teams and service providers to improve processes and streamline procedures. The role supports analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, budgets, metrics, cash forecasting, and monthly reports.
Requirements
- Four or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience.
- Experience preparing 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 such as Alteryx.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and applications such as SAP.
- Knowledge of automated tax systems such as Vertex.
- Organized and analytical, with the ability to identify process improvements.
- Solid accounting knowledge across a variety of topics.
- Ability to self-direct, manage projects, and meet deliverables.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA or Master’s degree in taxation.
- Experience with large automated systems, such as billing, general ledger, or Accounts Payable systems.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Tax research and audit experience.
- Ability to develop methods to streamline processes and develop tax planning strategies to minimize company cash flow impact and overall tax burden.
- Developing management and leadership skills through assigned and self-driven projects and assignments.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex tax projects.
- Compile, analyze, and report financial data accurately.
- Identify and drive tax process improvements with internal teams and service providers.
- Handle tax notice resolution.
- Lead efforts to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and adhere to internal controls and policies.
- Reconcile large data sets using Excel, Excel Power Query, and Alteryx.
- Reconcile tax liability accounts.
- Ensure tax filings are accurate and timely in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and rulings.
- Prepare payments and manage liabilities and expenses related to tax returns, coordinating with Accounts Payable, Treasury, and in-house payment systems.
- Assist with analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, reconciliations, budgets, metrics, cash forecasting, and monthly reports.
- Assist with audits and billing inquiries and resolve notices.
- Conduct research on legislative changes and implement tax compliance best practices.
- Identify process improvements and streamline existing procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Group home and 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 and an award-winning total rewards package.
- Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
- Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
