Tax Internship (Summer 2025)
Vertiv Corporation

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will assist in various functions of direct tax (i.e. income tax compliance, tax accounting) and indirect tax (i.e. sales and use, property, gross receipts). This individual will have exposure to senior tax leadership and will work cross-functionally with Accounting, Treasury and other groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed direct tax and indirect tax returns and workpapers as required to support direct and indirect tax compliance and accounting activities
• Contribute to the reporting commitments of the direct and indirect tax functions to its various stakeholders and internal customers
• Identify process improvements (reporting, template creation, standard work) to streamline the work of our direct and indirect tax teams
• Perform basic research and technical analysis into tax issues
• Assist in maintaining documentation of internal controls under SOX 404 to ensure adequate reviews are completed and maintained within the company's tax function
• Perform month end accounting tasks as assigned to ensure complete, proper & accurate general ledger close in timely manner and all accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Vertiv policies and procedures
• Assist in completion of special projects and ad-hoc analyses
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Intern candidate must be entering either their Junior or Senior year for a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Required experience working with Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to apply critical thinking to solve unique problems and make sound judgments
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teaming skills
• Profoundly inquisitive with the desire to consistently exceed expectations
• Self-starter and motivator, ability to remain focused and on task with limited direction
• Continuous improvement mindset

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Intern candidate must be entering either their Junior or Senior year for a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Completed, at a minimum, the first two years of studies at an accredited university

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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