Vertex Tax Co-Op

Job Description

Spring 2027 Co-op, Taxation | Vertex Pharmaceuticals

The Tone:
This is a full-time co-op position at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, offering a hybrid work option. Vertex is a global biotechnology company committed to tackling serious diseases and changing lives for the better. This role provides an opportunity for students to gain skills, insights, and career guidance within the Tax department, contributing meaningfully to the company’s future while working on real projects and connecting with leaders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA
• Pay: $20–$32 hourly
• Team: Tax Department
• Mission: Support global tax accounting, compliance, advice, and planning for Vertex.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Provision: Assist in quarterly global tax provision processes, including gathering information for tax-related disclosures.
• Tax Compliance: Provide data for federal and state income tax return filings prepared by third-party tax consultants.
• Tax Notices: Track and address state and local corporate income tax notices received from various jurisdictions.
• Audit Support: Assist in gathering information for potential US federal and state corporate income tax audits with tax authorities.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current processes and technology to generate continuous improvements and automation enhancements within the tax function.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Entry-Level.
• Experience: Must have experience with Excel; legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future; available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027.
• Skills: Ability to communicate project status, strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, willingness and ability to work as both an individual contributor and on a team.
• Bonus: Degree in taxation or a related field preferred; enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027.