Tax Accountant Internship (Paid)

Description

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

For our World Triathlon Corporation in Tampa, Florida, we are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Tax Accountant Internship.

Summary:

The IRONMAN Group is a global company with operations around the world in EMEA, Oceania, Asia and North America. The tax accounting intern program is to help students receive hands on learning experiences that will help them develop their knowledge and skillset in their field of major. The position will provide exposure and hands on learning opportunities to indirect tax compliance, financial accounting matters as it relates to indirect taxes, and other tax-related projects. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Step into a role where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt far beyond your desk. You will:

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Learn the fundamentals of indirect tax compliance in a global environment 
• Learn the fundamentals of accounting, including chart of accounts, coding of journal entries and ERP systems
• Assist with various aspects of domestic and international indirect tax compliance
• Assemble data required to file tax returns
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts
• Prepare general ledger entries
• Perform tax research

Requirements

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have:

Skills and knowledge

• Must be in process of earning a degree in accounting or finance related field. 
• Excellent organizational skill and interpersonal communication.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Intermediate level preferred
• Work a Hybrid schedule in our Tampa, Florida office

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At The IRONMAN Group, we’re not just building careers—we’re building lifestyles driven by passion, performance, and purpose.

• A culture you can feel – Step into an open, modern, and friendly environment where teamwork crosses borders and cultures and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
• Live the race – Free entries to our legendary endurance events, so you can experience the event spirit first-hand.
• Grow without limits – Access to our online learning platform and other trainings to keep your skills sharp and your curiosity alive.
• We’ve got your back – Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you with both personal and professional challenges.

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.