Excise Tax Intern: Fuel Supply Chain Insights (Summer 2027)

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks an Excise Tax Intern for the summer of 2027 to gain hands-on exposure to federal, state and local excise taxes as they affect fuel movement through the supply chain.

You will assist with high-volume compliance, audits, and workflow standardization while being mentored by experienced professionals, building a strong foundation for a career in tax.

Qualifications

• Education: Pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting (master’s in tax a plus).
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Excel; Alteryx or SQL is a plus.
• Soft skills: Strong collaboration, proactive communication, and ability to clarify requirements to keep projects moving.

Responsibilities

• Master Fuel Supply Chain Tax Dynamics across federal, state, and local excise taxes.
• Support tax compliance and filings for high-volume returns.
• Learn from seasoned professionals with hands-on training and real-world experience.
• Drive workflow standardization by auditing tracking tools and consolidating file structures.

Skills

Excel

Alteryx

SQL

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

Master’s concentration in Tax (nice-to-have)

Job description

Pilot Company in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks an Excise Tax Intern for the summer of 2027 to gain hands-on exposure to federal, state and local excise taxes as they affect fuel movement through the supply chain.

You will assist with high-volume compliance, audits, and workflow standardization while being mentored by experienced professionals, building a strong foundation for a career in tax.