Corporate Tax Intern

UMB BANK NA; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Annual incentive pay

Paid holidays

Health benefits package

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing program

Job summary

UMB Bank NA in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Corporate Tax Intern to assist with federal, state, and local income tax returns and tax research. The internship provides exposure to ASC 740, tax planning, and financial reporting within a collaborative in-house tax department of a diverse financial institution.

The role offers a late May to late July timeframe, a hybrid work model (remote Fridays, in-office Mon-Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), and a compensation range of $33,786–$49,698.

Qualifications

• Two years of undergraduate study in Accounting, tax specialization preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a desire to learn corporate tax.
• Interested in public accounting and sitting for the CPA exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Participate in tax planning projects and other tax initiatives.
• Perform tax research on federal and state issues.
• Assist with ASC 740 tax provision calculations and analysis.
• Design or modify Excel worksheets for current year data and special projects.
• Prepare local city/county business licenses.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

CPA exam interest

Public accounting interest

Education

Undergraduate Accounting (tax focus)

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Corporate Tax team is essential to the success of UMB. This team works to increase shareholder value by minimizing the corporate tax burden and maintaining compliance with the tax laws. We are an "in-house" tax department that will utilize outside specialists when needed. We love tax, love problem solving, and take the time to learn and educate others.

Working in the Corporate Tax team at UMB can be fun and collaborative. We are a close-knit team of associates that work together and support one another. We take the time to educate ourselves on issues and stay up to date with tax law changes and their impact on UMB. We produce quality workpapers, supporting memos and documentation for tax returns and positions. Our department meetings are collaborative and a place where we engage in tax discussions to learn from each other.

As the Corporate Tax Intern , you will be responsible for assistance with the Corporate Tax functions, which includes tax return compliance, accounting for income taxes, information reporting and tax research projects. This opportunity will allow students to gain experience and insight into the inner workings of a Corporate Tax department at a diverse financial institution.

How you will spend your time:

• You will assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• You will participate in tax planning projects and other tax-related initiatives
• You will perform tax research on federal and state tax issues
• You will assist with tax provisions (ASC 740) calculations and analysis
• You will design or modify Excel worksheets for current year tax data or other special projects
• You will prepare local city/county business licenses

We're excited to talk with you if:

• You have completed at least two years in an undergraduate program in Accounting (tax specialty preferred)
• You have strong teamwork and communication skills with a desire to learn more about Corporate Tax
• You are interested in going into public accounting and/or wanting to sit for the CPA exam

Timeline:

Late May to Late July

Compensation Range:

$33,786 - $49,698

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

This position is in a full time Hybrid position working remotely on Friday, and in office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This position was posted on 11/04/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Are you ready to be part of something more?

You're more than a means to an end-a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.

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• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching program
• annual incentive pay
• paid holidays
• a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
• health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
• adoption assistance
• an employee assistance program
• fitness reimbursement
• tuition reimbursement
• an associate wellbeing program
• an associate emergency fund
• and various associate banking benefits

Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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