Tax Research Intern

Location: Remote – UK, Ireland, Netherlands  
Duration: 12 weeks - starting in May or June 

About Us  

Vertex Inc. is a remote-first global organization that stands out for its commitment to innovation, collaborative culture, and focus on employee growth—our cutting-edge tax technology solutions power global commerce and creativity thrive. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a supportive, dynamic workplace!  

2026 Summer Intern Program – Tax Research  

This program offers hands-on experience across multiple departments in Tax Research. This group is great for students passionate about tax technology, data analysis and process automation. Our Tax Research teams ensure that our products are up to date with the latest tax rates, regulations, and compliance requirements worldwide. The internship program includes comprehensive orientation, networking events, career guidance, and collaborative projects.  

Roles and Responsibilities  

As a Tax Research Summer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with tax complexities, data acquisition, jurisdictional research, and database updates, while auditing tax rates, supporting project execution, and utilizing Vertex software tools to contribute to product success. This intern will join our Tax Research Technology team, completing meaningful projects that align with key business initiatives.  

What We’re Looking For  

• Current students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Math or other Business-related field (graduating later than December 2026).  

• Strong interest the intersection of tax and technology, specifically data analysis and process automation.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel), with strong organizational and analytical skills.  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with core business hours in Western Europe (UK, IE, NL)  

Other Qualifications  

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.  

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.  

• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.  

• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.  

• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.  

• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.