Tax Intern (Summer 2027)

NWU; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The NWU Tax Division is seeking a full-time summer intern to gain practical experience in federal income tax for corporations, partnerships, and foreign entities. You will prepare federal returns and quarterly provisions, assist with state/local filings, and participate in tax technology initiatives.

This 12-week internship offers 40 hours per week with a hybrid schedule: on-site four days a week and one day remote, enabling data collection, analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college/university with accounting major and GPA 3.0+
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and multitask
• Underclassmen encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal Income tax returns.
• Prepare Federal Income tax provision calculations and coordinate with accounting team to book journal entries.
• Assist with state and local tax returns, extensions, and estimates.
• Perform other duties and complete other projects as assigned.
• Utilize tax preparation software to create corporate federal income tax returns and quarterly provisions.
• Interact with tax department personnel and financial, investment, and management contacts across subsidiaries to collect data for tax compliance.
• Use SharePoint Portal and Microsoft Office software suite to produce, modify, and store supporting documents.
• Participate as a team member in special projects and tax technology initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Enrollment in accounting program GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Prepare Federal Income tax returns.
• Prepare Federal Income tax provision calculations and coordinate with accounting team to book journal entries.
• Assist with state and local tax returns, extensions, and estimates.
• Perform other duties and complete other projects as assigned.
• Utilize tax preparation software to create corporate federal income tax returns and quarterly provisions.
• Interact with tax department personnel and financial, investment, and management contacts across subsidiaries to collect data for tax compliance.
• Use SharePoint Portal and Microsoft Office software suite to produce, modify, and store supporting documents.
• Participate as a team member in special projects and tax technology initiatives.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and multi-task.
• Underclassmen are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits.

Training & Development

The internship provides a unique opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge of federal income tax law as it applies to corporations, partnerships, and foreign entities, and to develop analytical and organizational skills through involvement with special projects.

Career Progression

The Tax Division strives to grow and develop technical expertise and build a strong team, offering opportunities to participate in major transactions and tax technology initiatives.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time summer internship for 12 weeks, working 40 hours per week with a hybrid schedule requiring on-site presence four days a week and one day remote flexibility.