Tax Research 2023 Internship at Vertex Inc
Job Summary:
As a Tax Research Summer Intern, you will learn the complexities of the taxes we support. You will also learn how to acquire tax rate data using various sources and how to research jurisdictions using various sources. Interns will learn portions of our processes on how we update our databases to produce monthly update data files for our customers using our products. You will utilize various technology tools to achieve overall results and project success including utilizing our Vertex software O-series.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
* Audit Sales/Use tax rates
* Audit Telecommunications tax rates
* Audit jurisdictional information, from postal codes to validating jurisdictions ensuring they are qualified to impose taxes
* Acquire Sales/Use tax rates using various source
* Acquire Telecommunications tax rates using various source
* Miscellaneous projects required by our staff to maintain our various software products
* Provide daily ad-hoc support to Tax Modernization Lead. Actions Items and daily activities will change based on priorities.
* Coordinate, execute, and track projects according to delivery schedule.
* Works collaboratively with team leadership on defining and refining the overall project roadmap, the necessary milestones and delivery timing.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* N/A
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Should have an interest in Tax or Tax Research or Law or Pre-Law
* Experience with Microsoft Office (including Excel).
* Demonstrated experience in a team-based environment.
* Interested in Tax and Technology.
* Highly energetic with ability to work independently and with minimal direction.
* Must be outgoing and can connect with individuals on the phone.
* Written and verbal communicative skills.
* Detail-oriented, highly organized, and creative.
* Proven record of providing excellent customer service.
Education, Training:
* Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree through an Accredited University - preferably students at a junior level or higher
* Majoring in Accounting or Management Information Systems or another Business-related field
* Show a demonstrated interest in the tax technology industry and a passion for the Vertex brand
Required Foundational Competencies:
· Builds Relationships: Fosters open dialogue and obtains shared commitment to proposals; shared ideas and information to promote mutual understanding, respect, and effective decision-making.
· Drives for Results: Acts to create opportunities for Vertex or to avoid future problems; has the courage to act with incomplete information rather than simply thinking about it; maintains a focused commitment to achieving enterprise objectives.
· Knows the Business: Understands and applies knowledge of Vertex’s business and processes to accomplish goals.
· Learns Continuously: Expands own knowledge base to enhance performance; seeks development to increase strengths for current and future needs.
Comments:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.