Tax Team Assistant
Reporting to the Director of Global Tax Reporting and N.A. Compliance, this role will assist the tax team members with the preparation/review of the overall accounting for income taxes under U.S. GAAP, federal and state income tax filing calculations, the tax technology roadmap, and various tax planning/project initiatives. The successful candidate must be well organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with the ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams. This role will work with both internal and external tax professionals as well as individuals across all departments in the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares accounting for income tax computations and confirms adherence to internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley. Prepares monthly and quarterly account analyses and reconciliations for tax-related accounts. Prepares calculations and compiles support for N.A. tax compliance, as directed. Prepares write-ups in response to N.A. tax controversy/notices as directed. Performs input into standardized processes, including the use of OneSource Tax Provision software for computation of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting. Performs responsibilities with an emphasis on technology and data, and identifying potential opportunities for process improvement and automation. Participate in research tax credit studies in partnership with outside providers. Partner with tax and cross-functional team members on ad-hoc projects. Knowledge and Skills: Word, PowerPoint, advanced knowledge of Excel OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills Oracle, Hyperion, Alteryx, SAP, Snowflake, and PowerBI are a strong plus but not required Prior corporate Accounting/Tax office experience is a strong plus but not required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in Big Four/corporate in-house tax department or the equivalent combination of education and experience Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Reporting to the Director of Global Tax Reporting and N.A. Compliance, this role will assist the tax team members with the preparation/review of the overall accounting for income taxes under U.S. GAAP, federal and state income tax filing calculations, the tax technology roadmap, and various tax planning/project initiatives. The successful candidate must be well organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with the ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams. This role will work with both internal and external tax professionals as well as individuals across all departments in the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares accounting for income tax computations and confirms adherence to internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley. Prepares monthly and quarterly account analyses and reconciliations for tax-related accounts. Prepares calculations and compiles support for N.A. tax compliance, as directed. Prepares write-ups in response to N.A. tax controversy/notices as directed. Performs input into standardized processes, including the use of OneSource Tax Provision software for computation of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting. Performs responsibilities with an emphasis on technology and data, and identifying potential opportunities for process improvement and automation. Participate in research tax credit studies in partnership with outside providers. Partner with tax and cross-functional team members on ad-hoc projects. Knowledge and Skills: Word, PowerPoint, advanced knowledge of Excel OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills Oracle, Hyperion, Alteryx, SAP, Snowflake, and PowerBI are a strong plus but not required Prior corporate Accounting/Tax office experience is a strong plus but not required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in Big Four/corporate in-house tax department or the equivalent combination of education and experience Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.