
Consultant-State Regulatory Tax Compliance
Role description
From the employerWHEN 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 level of compliance. This position is
responsible for State and Local Regulatory compliance, including the Video
Franchise and PEG(Public Education Grants) filings with various Local Franchise
Authorities, utilizing financial systems to analyze data, compute payments for
an end-to-end compliance cycle while adhering to compliance laws and contractual
agreements. This position will also encompass review of surcharge recovery,
account reconciliations, projects, and other related tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare State and Local Regulatory compliance, including Video Franchise and
PEG filings, and Business Licenses in an accurate and timely manner in
accordance with the applicable laws and regulations for all Verizon-owned
companies.
- Understand the impact of new products and offers to update regulatory filings
accordingly.
- Analyze Franchise Recovery costs and submit requests to initiate/terminate
surcharges accordingly.
- Partner with Regulatory Legal team to review contract renewals for changes to
existing payment terms and ensure implementation with the billing team.
- Process payments in accordance with CPS-103 controls, manage liabilities and
expenses related to the filings; work with AP, Treasury, and various in-house
payment systems.
- Participate in company initiatives, including new product launch, billing IT
developments, and legal entity restructuring by communicating Regulatory
compliance impacts and requirements.
- Assist with the accounting aspect of the Regulatory function, including
review of account reconciliations, accrual journal entries, and understanding
surcharge recovery and expense gaps.
- Prepare analysis related to mergers and acquisitions (including due diligence
and computing purchase price adjustments), Budgets, Metrics, Cash
Forecasting, and other monthly reports.
- Adhere to Sox controls, assist with related audits, billing inquiries, and
resolve notices timely and accurately.
- Partner with Regulatory and Tax Legal teams to conduct research as needed to
comply with legislative changes and implement best compliance practices.
- Focus on identifying process improvements and streamlining existing
procedures to be effective and efficient.
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
and/or military experience.
- Experience in Tax, Finance, or equivalent.
- Experience with tax research, tax accounting, SOX processes,
telecommunication taxes, and tax saving strategies.
- Advanced computer skills are required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to prioritize deliverables with competing timelines.
Even better if you have one or more of the following
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Proficient with large volume data analysis needed for the preparation and
filing of tax returns (i.e.: knowledge of billing systems, etc.).
- Regulatory experience.
- Previous exposure to SAP (or other major General Ledger Suite Software).
- Working knowledge of automation tools (i.e. Alteryx, Qlik, Power BI, Tableau,
Gemini, Google Suite, Google App Script) and technical skills.
- Strong oral, written communication skills and analytical skills.
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, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6
personal days per year, paid 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.