Tax Senior Accountant

Job Description

General/Position Summary

The Tax Department is responsible for global tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax planning for the Company. The International Tax Analyst, reporting to the Senior Tax Director – International will assist with the preparation/review of direct tax compliance and reporting for all countries outside North America, working closely with the Senior Tax Manager. The role will require working with financial data and working collaboratively with cross-functional team members, particularly finance and accounting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports team in compiling and analysing financial data for direct compliance
• Supports preparation and/or review of direct tax returns
• Through training and on-the-job learning, develops a deeper understanding of direct tax systems in key International jurisdictions
• Supports transfer pricing operations for International jurisdictions
• Assists in review and reconciliation of period end tax balances (including use of BlackLine)
• Supports treasury processes through management of related tax compliance

Required Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent, or alternatively ACA/CTA (or equivalent).

Required Experience

Typically requires minimum of 3 years of direct tax experience in Top 10/corporate in-house tax department or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of Excel

• Oracle

• Knowledge and experience in the following areas is an advantage, but not essential:

- Knowledge of OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax

- Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

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.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

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.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com