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 V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

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 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

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.