Tax Intern

005 Southwest Business Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work/Life balance

Mentor Program

Career growth opportunities

Education and certifications

Wellness program

Job summary

SWBC is seeking talented students for its College Intern Program in San Antonio, Texas. Interns gain hands-on experience in accounting and tax-related duties while exploring multiple departments in a supportive environment.

We offer full-time and part-time paid internship opportunities across Information Technology, Accounting, Marketing, HR, Mortgage, Insurance, and more, with placement based on interest and academic progress. May 2027 graduates preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting or related program from an accredited university/college.
• Expected graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Must have completed Accounting I and Accounting II coursework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
• Organized and able to adapt well to change.
• Passion and desire for learning and a proactive energy for getting things done.
• Ability to display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Builds awareness and gain exposure to the accounting department.
• Effectively communicates and integrates into a professional team environment.
• Learns key technical skills to apply acquired knowledge and assists in problem solving.
• Gains practical, hands on experience that will provide an opportunity for growth.
• Works alongside and shadow team members while expanding your knowledge base with the ability to further develop your skills.
• Assists with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments by gathering and organizing supporting financial data.
• Supports tax research related to federal, state, and local tax regulations and assists with documenting findings and tax positions.
• Assists with reconciling tax accounts, analyzing financial data, and preparing supporting schedules and journal entry documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Proactive learning

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related program

Job description

SWBC is seeking talented students to join our College Intern Program in San Antonio, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for college students who are motivated and eager to learn within their educational field of study. Interns will gain practical hands-on experience and training that will provide an opportunity for growth, learning and development within the financial services industry. Full-time and part-time paid internship opportunities will be available in numerous departments, which may include: Information Technology, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Mortgage, Insurance, Legal, PEO, Lender Placed Operations, Financial Institutions, Investment Services and Training. Interns will be placed within a specific division based on interest, experience, academic coursework, SWBC’s business need, and flexibility with college/university schedule.

Why you’ll love this role

As an SWBC intern, you will be learning on the job in real-time from talented professionals within the financial services industry. We will develop, teach, mentor, and support your efforts throughout the internship. Our interns are given projects that are impactful and meaningful to SWBC, so interns will feel they are a valued team member of our SWBC family.

Essential duties

• Builds awareness and gain exposure to the accounting department.
• Effectively communicates and integrates into a professional team environment.
• Learns key technical skills to apply acquired knowledge and assists in problem solving.
• Gains practical, hands on experience that will provide an opportunity for growth.
• Works alongside and shadow team members while expanding your knowledge base with the ability to further develop your skills.
• Assists with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments by gathering and organizing supporting financial data.
• Supports tax research related to federal, state, and local tax regulations and assists with documenting findings and tax positions.
• Assists with reconciling tax accounts, analyzing financial data, and preparing supporting schedules and journal entry documentation.

Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting or related program from an accredited university/college.
• Expected graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Must have completed Accounting I and Accounting II coursework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills.
• Organized and able to adapt well to change.
• Passion and desire for learning and a proactive energy for getting things done.
• Ability to display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

SWBC offers

• Competitive overall compensation package
• Work/Life balance
• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
• Years of Service awards
• Career enhancement and growth opportunities
• Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
• Continuing education and career certifications
• Variety of healthcare coverage options
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
• Lucrative Wellness Program
• *Based upon employee eligibility

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing. Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.

Join Our Team Great People. Great Company. Great Place to Work.

SWBC is a diversified financial services company providing insurance, mortgage, and investment services to financial institutions, businesses, and individuals. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, SWBC employs 2,400 people nationwide. At SWBC, you are not just an employee number, but a vital team member; each employee stands out and has the ability to make a direct impact at SWBC. We’re looking for the brightest and most creative to help introduce new solutions to new problems identified in the market and improve how our existing solutions can better help our users. SWBC is a big proponent of nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit through mentorship, continuing education, internal career growth opportunities and having a platform to make meaningful changes come to life.

To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com.