Senior Analyst - Gross Receipts Tax
About The Position
Verizon is seeking a Senior Analyst to support State and Local Gross Receipts Tax compliance. The role is suited to candidates with hands-on state and local tax compliance experience; gross receipts tax and telecommunications experience are advantageous but not required. Candidates with relevant backgrounds from other industries or public accounting are encouraged to apply. The analyst is responsible for accurate and timely state and local gross receipts tax filings, tax payments, audit and inquiry support, revenue-data analysis, process improvement, tax research projects, account reconciliations, cash forecasting and budgeting support, and compliance with internal controls. The role uses tools such as Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions, and data visualization software to manage high volumes of data and streamline work. This is a hybrid position with a defined work location, working from home and in the assigned office at least three days per week as determined by the manager. The scheduled work week is 40 hours.
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, particularly at a Big 4 or large regional firm.
- Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines.
- Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally.
- Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
- 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 Receipts Tax Returns accurately and on time.
- Process state and local tax payments by applicable deadlines and follow internal policies and procedures.
- Gather documentation and support responses to state and local tax inquiries and audits.
- Manage 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 impacts on tax filings as needed.
- Perform routine reconciliations for tax liability accounts.
- Assist with team cash forecasting and budgeting.
- Ensure internal controls are followed for compliance functions.
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.
- New hires receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
- Potential for incentive-based compensation and premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
