Encore | Corporate Tax Intern - Summer 2026 at Blackstone LaunchPad

Wayne State University; Schiller Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Schiller Park is seeking a Corporate Tax Intern for Summer 2026. This role offers the opportunity to support federal, state, and international tax reporting, prepare work papers for tax returns, and engage in tax research. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance and are looking to gain exposure in corporate tax compliance. This internship provides valuable experience and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Intern will support tax reporting and prepare work papers.
• Assistance with sales and use tax spreadsheets is required.
• Exposure to corporate tax compliance and tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal, state, and international tax reporting.
• Prepare work papers and schedules for tax returns.
• Conduct basic tax research and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Federal and state tax reporting

Tax research

Sales and use tax spreadsheets

Education

Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Encore | Corporate Tax Intern - Summer 2026

Encore is hiring a Summer 2026 Corporate Tax Intern in Schiller Park, IL. The intern will support federal, state, and international tax reporting, prepare work papers and schedules for tax returns and provisions, assist with sales and use tax spreadsheets, conduct basic tax research, and perform administrative tasks. The role provides exposure to corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and the company’s effective tax rate.

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Follow these steps:

1. Complete the 15-minute Seekr Career Readiness survey through Blackstone LaunchPad. LaunchPad partners with Basta to give students free access to Seekr before applying. Your responses help us recommend training to strengthen your application and suggest internships that fit you best.
2. Once you complete Step 1, you’ll immediately receive the application link for this opportunity.

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About the Program

Blackstone LaunchPad advances career mobility through skill-building and internships. Open to all first generation and/or low-income college students, LaunchPad partners with nonprofits to train students in key career skills, and gives them access to paid internships with LaunchPad employer partners. Any hired interns receive additional professional development with a peer cohort. Note all hiring and employment-related decisions, including compensation and the terms of employment, are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.