Intern - Corporate Tax

Position Overview 

 The Tax Intern supports the organization’s tax compliance function by assisting with key income, sales, and property tax activities. This role contributes to the preparation of tax provisions, tax returns, estimates, business licenses, and responses to tax notices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements. The position provides hands-on experience within a corporate tax environment and requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficient use of Microsoft Office tools. Ideal for a student pursuing an accounting or related degree, this role offers exposure to core tax processes while supporting the broader goals of the tax department in a hybrid work setting. 

Commitment to Internal Control: 

This position is required to possess a comprehensive understanding of and adhere to the system of internal controls associated with the fundamental duties and responsibilities of the role. This includes compliance with SOX and all other pertinent regulatory and compliance policies and requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Support income, sales, and property tax compliance byassistingwithtax provisions,taxreturns, estimates,taxnotices,businesslicenses ,andadditionaltax functions.

Key Performance Indicators:  

Accuracy & Quality of Work

• Tax return and provision accuracy rate (percentage of work completed without errors orrequiredrework).
• Error rate on data-entry tasks related to tax calculations, schedules, and supporting workpapers.

Timeliness & Productivity

• On-time completion rate of assigned tax tasks (returns, notices, estimates, business licenses).
• Turnaround time for responding to internal requests and completing assigned tasks.

Technical Skill Application

• Effective use of Excel functions (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas)demonstratedthrough accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office, shown through well-organizedworkpapers, clear documentation, and professional formatting.

Communication & Collaboration

• Quality of written communication, measured by clarity and accuracy in emails, documentation, and workpapers.
• Responsiveness to team members, based on average response time and collaboration effectiveness.

Learning & Development

• Completion of requiredtrainings(internal controls, SOX, tax software, compliance processes).
• Demonstrated improvement over time in accuracy, speed, and independence.

Responsibility and Decision-Making Authority:  

•   None

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities: 

•   None

Qualifications 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstratedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and other advanced functions.
• Strongproficiencywith Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Exemplaryverbal and written communication skills,demonstratingprofessionalism in all interactions.

Education and Experience: 

•   Must be currently pursuing anaccountingdegreeor related degree, with sophomore standing or higher.

Working Hours: 

• Typical business hours – 40-45+ hours per week. Occasional work outside of normal business hours depending on business needs.  
• Hybrid position

Travel: 

•  0%-5%; Occasional travel as needed. 

Physical Demands: 

• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment  
• Light lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.  
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or other employees via phone or in person  
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move from one office location to another