Tax Internship - Summer 2027

Highgate; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Irving, TX is offering a summer Tax Internship in our Select Service Tax division. The 10-week onsite program runs from June to August at our corporate offices, providing hands-on experience in hotel property tax processes and reporting under seasoned professionals.

You’ll assist with tax projects, analyze data, and support tax returns and audits while building advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills in a dynamic hospitality finance setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress).
• Minimum Junior status.
• Knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables and reports) and PowerPoint skills.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Organized with ability to work accurately in a time-efficient manner.
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Must reside in the Dallas, TX area during the internship and work onsite in Irving, TX.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax projects, including reconciling and analyzing tax data.
• Assist with information used for monthly transactional tax returns (sales, lodging, gross receipts).
• Support state and local tax audits by gathering documentation and research.
• Assist with processing and routing incoming tax correspondence and documentation.
• Help maintain internal indirect tax compliance systems and records.
• Multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Hospitality Finance (in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Highgate Corporate Offices Irving, TX

Overview

Join Highgate this summer for an exciting opportunity with our Select Service Tax division as a Tax Intern!

Our 2027 Tax Internship gives you the opportunity to explore how tax supports financial operations across the hospitality industry. You’ll work alongside experienced Tax professionals, gain exposure to hotel property tax processes and reporting, and begin developing the analytical and technical skills that support accurate tax compliance and financial decision-making across a hotel portfolio. Our internship begins in June and is based at our Corporate Offices in Irving, TX.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Tax projects, including reconciling and analyzing tax data.
• Assist with information used for monthly transactional tax returns, including sales and use, lodging, and gross receipts taxes.
• Support state and local tax audits by gathering documentation and assisting with research.
• Assist with processing and routing incoming tax correspondence and documentation.
• Help maintain internal indirect tax compliance systems and records.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of company and financial information.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress) or a similar degree.
• Minimum Junior status.
• Knowledge of accounting and/or finance principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and reports) and PowerPoint skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be organized with the ability to work accurately in a time-efficient manner.
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commit to a 10-week onsite internship (June–August).
• Must reside in the Dallas, TX area during the internship and work onsite in Irving, TX.
• Salary - $20/hour for 40-hour week, with a duration of 10 weeks.