2027 Tax Intern (Summer Internship)

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mental Health Support

Medical Advice Line

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon's Global Tax team is seeking bar-raising Tax Interns for a 12-week summer internship in Seattle. You will gain hands-on exposure to US federal, cross-border, state and local, and ASC 740 tax practices while delivering a project end-to-end.

Eligible students must graduate 12/2027–06/2028 and be able to relocate to Greater Seattle. The role emphasizes analytics, leadership, communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work 40 hours/week during 12-week internship (May–Sept).
• Graduation conferral date between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028 in Accounting (preferably tax track).

Responsibilities

• Support US Federal income tax reporting and compliance, Cross-Border Withholding Tax, State and Local tax reporting, US International Tax reporting, and ASC 740 tax provision work.
• Gain hands-on tax experience and own an end-to-end project delivery.
• Collaborate with tax professionals to deliver impactful business results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree program (bachelor or dual degree/sub-matriculation master's)

Job description

Description

Please note the following eligibility requirements to apply for this role:

• Graduate from a bachelor's degree program or dual degree/sub-matriculation master's degree program in Accounting (preferably Tax track) between December 2027 and June 2028
• Ability to relocate to the Greater Seattle area. Relocation assistance provided, if eligible
• Ability to complete a 12-week internship between May and September 2027
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Amazon's Global Tax team is searching for bar-raising Tax Interns who consistently exceed expectations, thrive in a challenging workplace, and can actively contribute to our talented team. Amazon Tax Interns may support one or more of the following areas: US Federal income tax reporting and compliance, Cross-Border Withholding Tax, State and Local tax reporting, US International Tax reporting, and ASC 740 tax provision reporting. We are focused on controllership, compliance, and operational efficiency. The internship will be structured to provide students the opportunity to gain hands‑on tax experience, as well as own delivery of a project end-to-end. You will be well‑supported and have a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with very experienced tax professionals.

The ideal candidate is driven and can work autonomously. You must have strong analytical skills, the ability to dive deep into unfamiliar data, be savvy with new technology, and have a voracious hunger for learning. You should be able to stay focused in challenging and ambiguous situations and bring strong leadership, organizational, writing, and presentation skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to work 40 hours/week throughout the course of a 12-week summer internship from May through September
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or dual degree/sub-matriculation master's degree program in Accounting (preferably in a tax track) with a graduation conferral date between December 2027 and June 2028

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of first-year accounting curriculum
• Positive attitude
• Prior internship experience in tax or accounting
• Strong academic, leadership, and/or extracurricular record
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication with a keen focus on delivering business results
• Demonstrated track record in using data and metrics to make decisions and build scalable solutions
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across different levels of an organization
• Ability to act strategically and make decisions under ambiguity
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.

• EAP
• Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• 401(k) matching

Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 92,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC