Sales Tax Consultant

Verizon • Basking Ridge, NJ

5d • Hybrid

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 support accurate and timely filing of State and Local Sales & Use, Gross Receipts, State & Local Excise, PUC Levies, E911, and USF returns for regulated and non-regulated companies. The consultant also performs data analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, issue resolution, and process improvement work. This work affects reported financial results and supports compliance with internal controls and external legislation.

The position leads complex tax projects, supports Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and works with internal teams and service providers to improve tax processes. It also supports tax payments and liability management, audits, billing inquiries, notices, and analysis related to mergers and acquisitions, budgets, metrics, cash forecasting, and monthly reports. The role conducts research on legislative changes and helps implement effective compliance practices.

This is a hybrid role with a defined work location, working from home and at least three days per week in the office, as set by the manager. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

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.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Query.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and applications such as SAP.
• Knowledge of automated tax systems such as Vertex.

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, and Accounts Payable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with a third-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.
• Lead complex tax projects and ensure accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of financial data.
• Identify and implement process improvements for Tax in collaboration with internal teams and service providers.
• Handle tax notice resolution and assist with related audits and billing inquiries.
• Support the company’s 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 and prepare account reconciliations.
• 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, working with Accounts Payable, Treasury, and in-house payment systems.
• Assist with analysis related to mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, reconciliations, budgets, metrics, cash forecasting, and other monthly reports.
• Research legislative changes and implement tax compliance best practices.
• Focus on streamlining existing procedures and improving processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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.
• 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.
• Incentive-based compensation with the potential to earn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed