Sales Tax Audit - Senior Manager

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What you'll be doing...

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The Tax Manager of Transaction Tax Audits is responsible for managing an inventory of sales / use and gross receipts tax audits of select Verizon entities and associated reserves. This position partners with other tax groups (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Research and Tax IT) to ensure the Company resolves tax audits favorably. This person will work to understand applicable law, detail facts, develop audit strategies and negotiate favorable audit settlements. Additionally, this person will be working with their Senior Manager on presentations to upper management. This position and the related accounting will directly impact cash taxes, free cash flow and earnings per share. You will be considered a valuable business partner and your contributions will make a difference!

Develop strategy, respond to inquiries, negotiate settlements, present audit impacts, and manage related accounting.

Work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time constraints.

Demonstrate an understanding of transaction tax laws, audit acumen, and the ability to negotiate and advocate favorable outcomes.

Demonstrate a high degree of data analytics skills, including extracting and presenting large amounts of data for claims, audit support, and other needs.

Calculate, establish, and monitor FAS 5 Reserves for Contingent Gains and Losses related to audits assigned.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have :

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.

Six or more years of relevant work experience.

Experience with Microsoft Office and / or Google Suites.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics / Business Intelligence or related discipline.

Experience with sales / use and gross receipts tax with a proven record of effectively dealing with transaction tax audits.

Experience with digital automation and data visualization technology (e.g., Alteryx, QLIK).

An advanced degree in Law, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science.

Experience in the sales / use and gross receipts tax field for Big 4 accounting firms and / or Fortune 500 corporate tax departments.

Experience including advanced tax audit techniques (ex. sampling) and tax research analysis.

Experience in the technology and / or telecommunications industry.

Proficient knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning such as SAP.

A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMI).

Experience as an auditor for a taxing authority.

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 working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

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 : $103,000.00 - $180,000.00.