Consultant – Regulatory Tax Compliance
Company: Verizon
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
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. What you’ll be
doing We are committed to providing the highest levels of
compliance and 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. RESPONSIBILITES: 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 Focus on identifying process improvements and
streamlining existing procedures What we’re looking for You’ll need
to have: 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.
Even better if you have one or more of the following: 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 If Verizon and this role sound like a fit
for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every
“even better” qualification listed above. Where you’ll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that
includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days
per month that will be set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity
employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to
veteran status, disability or other legally protected
characteristics. Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are
designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of
your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit
options including: 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. We also offer a 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, plus other incentives, we’ve got
you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending
on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation
in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential,
holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to
15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for
some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed
job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based
position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your
compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual
salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition
based on a full-time schedule is: $80,500.00 - $141,000.00.
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