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...
The Senior Tax Manager of the State Income Tax Audit team is responsible for managing an inventory of Verizon state income tax and franchise tax audits. This position partners with other tax groups (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Research, and Tax IT) to ensure a favorable resolution of the audit period. 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 Director 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!
Responsibilities include:
Clear communication skills and strong research skills.
Ability to develop strategy, respond to inquiries, negotiate settlements, present audit impacts, and manage related accounting.
Working independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time constraints.
Demonstrate an understanding of state income and franchise tax laws, audit acumen, and ability to negotiate and advocate favorable outcomes.
Demonstrate a high degree of data analytic skills including extracting and presenting large amounts of data for claims, audit support, and other needs.
Identify and calculate FIN 48/FAS 5 reserve needs.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's Degree or six or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Experience in Sales, Use, and/or Gross Receipts Tax.
Experience with transaction tax audits including advanced tax audit techniques (e.g., sampling).
Experience in tax research analysis.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
CPA or Master's Degree in Taxation.
An advanced degree in Law, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science.
A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA).
Experience with digital automation.
Experience with data visualization technology (e.g., Alteryx, QLIK).
Experience in the sales/use and gross receipts tax field for Big 4 accounting firms and/or Fortune 500 corporate tax departments.
Experience in the technology and/or telecommunications industry.
Knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning such as SAP.
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.
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