Overview In this hybrid role, you'll lead state and local gross receipts tax (GRT) filings and drive automation-driven process improvements. You work closely with Tax Research, Legal, and Exemption teams to ensure accurate positions and documentation, while mentoring a team and managing SOX controls. You'll steer tax research initiatives, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to support mergers and acquisitions and risk mitigation. This is a hands-on leadership position at Verizon, focused on delivering compliant, efficient tax processes at scale. You'll thrive in a collaborative culture that values innovation, impact, and growth.
Compensation / Benefits- health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- paid holidays and personal days
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- tuition assistance
- incentives/bonus potential
Responsibilities- Manage accurate and timely filing of State and Local GRT Returns
- Leverage automation tools (Alteryx, QLIK, Gemini) to streamline processes and reduce manual tasks
- Lead tax research initiatives and assess impact on filings
- Oversee tax liability account reconciliations
- Manage cash forecasting and budgeting for the team
- Collaborate with Tax Research, Tax Audit, Legal and Tax Exemption teams to document complex tax positions
- Support business initiatives with tax input and cross-functional partnership
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and risk mitigation
- Assist on mergers and acquisitions projects
- Develop, manage and mentor team members
- Maintain gross receipts tax calendar for timely filings
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree or four+ years of relevant experience
- 4+ years in state and local tax compliance
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws and gross receipts regulations
- Proven leadership and management experience
- Experience with compliance processes and indirect tax filings
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft applications
- Experience with automation/analytics and AI tools (Alteryx, QLIK, Gemini)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Tax compliance for state and local taxes
- Automation and analytics (Alteryx, QLIK, Gemini)
- SOX controls and risk management
