Senior Analyst - Gross Receipts Tax
About The Position
Verizon is seeking a Senior Analyst - Gross Receipts Tax with hands-on experience in State and Local Tax compliance. Experience in gross receipts tax or the telecommunications industry is helpful but not required; candidates with state and local tax backgrounds in other industries or public accounting are encouraged to apply. This is a hybrid role with work from home and at least three days per week in an assigned office, as set by the manager. The role is responsible for the accurate and timely filing of State and Local Gross Receipt Tax Returns, processing tax payments by state deadlines, and supporting tax inquiries and audits. The analyst will work with high volumes of revenue data and use Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions, and data visualization software to streamline workflows. The role also supports tax research and other special projects, performs tax-liability reconciliations, assists with cash forecasting and budgeting, and ensures compliance with internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or three or more years of relevant work experience.
- Experience preparing state and local tax compliance filings.
- Familiarity with state tax laws, regulations, and multi-jurisdictional filings.
- Strong proficiency in Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting.
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.
- Public accounting experience, including Big 4 or large regional firm experience.
- Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines.
- Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally.
- Ability to work successfully both independently and in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated, technically oriented, and detail oriented.
- Strong proficiency with automation and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Qlik, Tableau, or generative AI tax solutions.
- Telecommunications industry experience.
- Experience with income tax or gross receipts tax regulations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file State and Local Gross Receipt Tax Returns accurately and on time.
- Process state and local tax payments in accordance with state deadlines and internal policies and procedures.
- Gather documentation and support responses to state and local tax inquiries and audits.
- Handle high volumes of revenue data using Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions, and data visualization software.
- Communicate clearly and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external state and local tax authorities.
- Identify process improvements and reduce redundant tasks using automation tools.
- Assist with special projects, including tax research initiatives, and analyze their impact on tax filings.
- Perform routine reconciliations for tax liability accounts.
- Assist with cash forecasting and budgeting for the team.
- Ensure internal controls are followed for all compliance functions.
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.
- 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
Senior
