Finance/Tax Intern

DIRECTV; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

DIRECTV invites you to join our Tax team as a Summer Intern. You will support the Finance organization by analyzing tax data, building reports, and delivering insights that impact net income. This 10-week remote internship offers hands-on experience with cross-functional teams and real-world responsibilities.

Program details include remote work anywhere in the United States, dates in early summer, eligibility for full U.S. work authorization, and compensation of $25–$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year undergrad or advanced degree in Tax, Accounting or Finance.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• SQL experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to leaders.
• Experience with virtual, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drivers of tax values and report findings.
• Perform financial analysis on pending tax legislation affecting customers and DIRECTV.
• Create SQL reports from Snowflake.
• Develop data visualizations in Power BI to tell data stories.
• Document processes from ideation to deliverable.

Skills

Data analytics

Visualization

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data storytelling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Snowflake

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

At DIRECTV , we’re redefining the future of entertainment. From satellite to streaming, we deliver innovative video experiences that connect people to the content they love—anytime, anywhere. Join a team that’s shaping the next generation of media and entertainment.

Dive into Tax as a Summer Intern!

The work our team does impacts the DIRECTV Finance organization by minimizing operating taxes, directly benefiting net income. You’ll get the chance to work on internal tax processes and software, putting your education and skills to the test and see real world immediate impact. We work cross-functionally to provide input and support in various initiatives focused on customer- and company-paid taxes.

Project Examples:

• Analytical work to understand the drivers of California property tax values
• Conduct deep financial analysis around pending tax legislation impacting customers and/or DIRECTV
• SQL reporting from Snowflake

Who We’re Looking For

• Students currently pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Tax, Accounting or Finance
• Passion for numbers and data with demonstrated experience in data analytics, visualization
• Comfortable presenting and speaking with leaders
• Highly proficient in Excel and PPT
• SQL experience is a plus
• Power BI
• Data storytelling, ability to synthesize insights out of the data
• Process documentation - ideation to deliverable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in virtual, cross-functional collaboration
• Well-organized and able to prioritize
• Self-motivated and able to hold oneself accountable to tasks in a virtual environment

Program Details

• Duration: 10-week remote internship (This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States.)
• Program Dates: 6/7/27 – 8/13/27 or 6/14/27 – 8/20/27
• Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
• This position can earn $25 - $34 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers. (Hourly rate based on academic status.)

Ready to explore the possibilities? Join us at DIRECTV and make your mark!

DIRECTV employees are expected to always be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind (including sexual harassment) will not be tolerated. We remain steadfast in our belief for diversity, equity, and inclusion; therefore, we encourage success based on individual merit and ability without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. DIRECTV celebrates and is enriched by our differences; therefore we fully consider all qualified applicants including, those with a criminal history.