Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Assured Guaranty Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals

Intern meals and events

Housing stipend potential

Job summary

Assured Guaranty in New York City is seeking a summer intern to join the Finance team for a 10-week assignment. The role will assist with tax return preparation and disclosure work for GAAP and SSAP #10.

Responsibilities include assisting with GAAP and statutory income tax provisions, federal/state income tax returns, and quarterly estimated tax filings. A housing stipend may be available for interns outside the tri-state area, and meals/events are provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing finance or accounting; GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Strong Excel and Word skills are required.
• Must be team-oriented with good communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with GAAP and SSAP #10 income tax provisions and supporting documentation.
• Assist with federal and state income tax returns and related work papers (M-1/M-3 schedules).
• Prepare state premium and municipal tax returns.
• Help with quarterly federal and state estimated tax calculations and related filings.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

GPA 3.0

Education

Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Finance team at Assured Guaranty is seeking a summer intern to join for a 10 week assignment. This position will assist with tax return preparation as well as financial statement disclosures.

Primary Responsibilities

The Intern will assist with the following tasks:

• Assist with the preparation of GAAP and insurance statutory (SSAP #10) income tax provisions and supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns and related work papers including M-1/M-3 tax adjustment schedules for insurance and non-insurance companies
• Assist in preparing state premium and municipal tax returns
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payment calculations along with extensions and related filings

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A highly motivated self-starter and successful in a team-oriented setting
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• While any discipline will be considered, candidates studying finance or, accounting will be prioritized

The salary for the position is expected to be from $30 per hour to $32 per hour. The actual salary will depend on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and credentials, salary expectations of applicable candidates, and other applicable market conditions. This position provides a weekly all-firm catered breakfast and lunch (Tuesday and Wednesday) as well as intern-specific meals and events.

Note: Housing stipend may be available for interns who will be residing outside of the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) for the duration of the summer internship program (June 8 – July 30).