Internship - Tax

Security-Benefit-; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Security Benefit is seeking a Tax Intern in Topeka, Kansas, offering a hybrid work arrangement with in-office time twice weekly at the Topeka home office. The internship starts in December 2026 and supports part-time student hours during the academic year, with full-time hours in the summer.

You will pull information for state filings, prepare municipal filings for insurance filings, and assist with projects for the tax and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing full-time accounting major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented are crucial.
• Ability to think objectively and analytically.
• Ability to work with various levels of management.
• Demonstrates initiative and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pulling information and preparing state filings.
• Preparing municipal filings for insurance companies.
• Assisting with various projects for the tax and finance department.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Prioritize tasks

Education

Accounting major with 3.0 GPA

Job description

1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM

We're Looking for a Tax Intern!

About the Company

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $60 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®

We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:

• Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
• Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024

About the Role

As a Tax Intern, you will report to the Supervisory Accountant, Tax, and will be based out of our home office in Topeka, Kansas. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site in the Topeka office. Hybrid working schedule will require in office time twice a week for this position. You will be responsible for:

• Pulling information and preparing state filings
• Preparing municipal filings for insurance companies
• Assisting with various projects for the tax and finance department

What We’re Looking For

Students eligible for the internship will be fulltime students available to work approximately 19 hours a week, beginning in December 2026. Student will be expected to work during and in between semesters part time and up to 40 hours per week during the summer. This is not a summer only internship.

• Full-time college student in Accounting major with at least a 3.0 GPA in major
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills
• Accuracy and the ability to be very detail oriented are crucial
• Ability to think objectively and analytically
• Ability to work with various levels of management
• Demonstrates initiative and able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Why Choose Security Benefit?

• Hands-on Experience
• Skill Development
• Exploration of Career Paths
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Industry Insights
• Holiday Pay

Ready to Make an Impact?

Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA