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Tax Accounting Intern

Tax Accounting Intern

CompanyAffiniPay
LocationAustin, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • Must either be a recent graduate or in the process of completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex issues.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a professional workload independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to continuously learn and adapt in a rapidly changing tax environment.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

  • Process tax notices and maintain accurate records in the internal tracking system in a timely manner.
  • Assist with calculating and making quarterly estimated and extension tax payments.
  • Renew and maintain business licenses, tax registrations, and other local business taxes.
  • Manage and update the tax compliance calendar to stay ahead of deadlines.
  • Review monthly and quarterly sales and use tax (SUT) returns prepared by a third-party vendor for accuracy and completeness.
  • Reconcile the sales and use tax payable account monthly.
  • Find solutions to complex tax issues and collaborate with the Tax Manager to resolve them.
  • Proactively communicate with federal, state, and local tax authorities via phone calls to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
  • Work closely with the Payroll team to assist with payroll tax registration and related notices.
  • Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to ensure proper booking of all tax payments.
  • Contribute to the documentation of tax-related processes and procedures for future reference.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities, including certified mailing and special projects, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.