Tax Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a motivated Tax Intern to learn corporate tax functions including compliance, reporting, and tax accounting.

You will work with various departments, analyze data, prepare tax returns, and gain exposure to ASC 740. By the internship's end you'll have a solid grasp of the tax lifecycle.

This role emphasizes learning through hands-on projects in a fast-paced, growing insurer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergrad in Accounting or Taxation with strong GPA.
• Master of Accounting or JD as alternatives.
• Strong GPA (minimum 3.0).
• Foundational knowledge of financial and tax accounting.
• Proven ability to work as a team.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of tax accounting systems.
• Navigate software used by the tax department.
• Assist with corporate tax compliance deliverables by due dates.
• Assist in preparing federal and state income tax returns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional tax groups on deliverables and due dates.
• Support quarter-close activities: provision, reconciliations.
• Conduct research to support tax compliance issues.
• Enhance communication and critical thinking.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate in Accounting or Taxation

Master of Accounting

JD Major

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

AmTrust is seeking a motivated tax intern ready to learn about the various Corporate Tax functions, which include compliance, information reporting, tax accounting, and automation of manual processes through the utilization of tax technology applications. This role accelerates your learning and development by providing a solid foundation upon which to build your tax career. You will assist with a wide range of duties that include analyzing data, preparing tax returns, and learning different components of ASC 740 reporting. You will work cross-functionally with various departments to support our process and gain exposure to best-in-class systems and processes. By the end of the internship, you will have a solid grasp of the tax lifecycle.

Note

This role works 4 days in office and 1 day remote out of our Cleveland, OH office.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge the key systems that support tax accounting and the financial reporting process.
• Learn to navigate and become proficient in software programs utilized by the tax department.
• Assist with meeting corporate tax compliance deliverables by their due dates.
• Learn to prepare corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers (federal income tax returns and state and local income tax returns)
• Collaborate with Non-Insurance and Insurance Federal, State and Local, and International tax groups on various deliverables/due dates.
• Provide support for quarter close, which includes provision preparation, account reconciliations and analysis.
• Perform necessary research to support understanding of related tax compliance or other technical tax issues
• Enhance and develop communication and critical thinking skills.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with ongoing projects.

Qualifications

Successful candidates possess problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, planning and organizational skills, manage time effectively, good verbal and communication skills in order to collaborate with various departments.

• Rising Senior (December 2027 or May 2028) currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Taxation. Also, Master of Accounting, or JD Major.
• Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.0)
• Basic understanding of financial and tax accounting principles.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Excel.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

At AmTrust, we help businesses around the world protect what matters most through insurance, warranty solutions, and risk management services. Our work helps companies stay open, supports employees and communities, and gives businesses the confidence to grow.

As a leading global specialty insurer and one of the largest workers' compensation providers in the U.S., AmTrust combines innovation, technology, and industry expertise to solve real-world challenges every day.

For interns, that means the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams across the business, build professional skills, and make a real impact from day one in a fast-paced, growing organization.