Consultant Regulatory Tax Compliance

About the position 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 #VTeamLife. You will support our efforts by ensuring the accurate and timely filing of state and local tax returns as well as claims for reimbursement for our regulated and non-regulated companies. You will also perform a variety of other activities including data analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, issue resolution, and more. Your work will have a direct impact on our reported financial results and ensure compliance with internal controls and external legislation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing Federal and state claims in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Mitigating liabilities, and preparing reconciliations and balancing accounts.
• Analyzing financial data and working across finance functions to resolve payment issues.
• Assisting leaders with research and audits requiring efficient and detailed analysis.
• Responding timely to all requests for data and assessments to minimize potential penalties.
• Complying with new legislative changes as issued by state and local taxing authorities.
• Ensure adherence to all SOX controls.
• Assist with all Regulatory related audits, as needed.
• Focus on identifying process improvements and streamlining existing procedures.
• Conduct research as needed to comply with legislative changes and implement best compliance practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years experience in Tax, Finance or equivalent; Regulatory experience is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills are required (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines is required.
• Candidate must accurately manage deadlines.
• Must have solid oral, written and analytical skills.
• Should possess the ability to work equally well both independently and while working within a team.
• Familiarity with the data requirements needed for the preparation and filing of tax returns (ie: knowledge of billing systems, etc.).
• Previous exposure to SAP (or other major General Ledger Suite Software) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of automation tools (i.e. Alteryx, Qlik) technical skills.
• Prior experience handling audits and replying to Auditors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Stock incentive programs.
• Up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
• Incentive based position with the potential to earn more.

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