Tax Intern - Summer 2027

TreeHouse Foods; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Tax Intern for Summer 2027 in Oak Brook, IL. You will engage with Finance leadership, contribute to indirect tax work, and help prepare and file monthly tax returns while supporting audits and process improvements.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in tax, accounting, and operations within a large consumer packaged goods company. You should be pursuing a business degree with accounting/finance focus, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and display strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business with accounting/finance and a GPA of 3.0+.
• Interest in tax, accounting, finance, and operations.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Regular interface with Finance leadership through weekly 'Lessons from Leaders' sessions.
• Support intern project and participate in networking activities.
• Present outcomes to CFO and Finance Leadership Team at internship end.
• Assist with sales, use, VAT/GST/HST, and property tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file monthly indirect tax returns and review taxability of transactions.
• Maintain compliance tools and assist audit activities.
• Reconcile general ledger data and respond to notices from tax authorities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate indirect tax issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Accounting/Finance interest

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Business degree progress in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Employee Type: Full time. Location: IL Oak Brook. Job Type: Administration.

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain

Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth. An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups. 401(k) program, if eligible.

Key Responsibilities and Opportunities

• Regular interface with Finance leadership through weekly 'Lessons from Leaders' sessions.
• Intern project.
• Networking opportunities.
• End of internship presentation to the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance Leadership Team.
• Supports all aspects of sales, use, VAT/GST/HST, and property tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• This role assists with preparing and filing monthly indirect tax returns, reviewing taxability of transactions, maintaining compliance tools and technology, and supporting audit activities.
• Assist to reconcile general ledger data, resolve notices from taxing authorities, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls within the Indirect Tax function.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across the organization to effectively communicate indirect tax issues, assess potential impacts, and develop practical solutions that support compliance and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business with an Accounting, Finance, or closely related major.
• Overall and within a major GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in tax, accounting, finance, and operations through course work or previous internships.
• Computer savvy, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with senior management.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Important Details

The anticipated compensation for this position is $21-$24 per hour. This is the salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay. This position is based in our Oak Brook, IL office, on a hybrid schedule.

Employee Benefits & Diversity Statement

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]