State Tax Compliance Intern - Summer 2025

We are looking for a state income tax compliance intern to join our team, within the CEI Tax Department (50+ people), from May to August. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of accounting concepts and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in accounting. Our internship provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience with basic tax compliance processes and concepts in the state taxation space. The intern will work with a team of professionals to help support state tax returns filed with the various state departments of revenues.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare foundational work to support approximately 500 state tax returns including work related to apportionment, modifications, NOLs, etc.
• Document new and/or update work procedures
• Prepare state income tax returns utilizing OneSource tax software
• Research and generate supporting documentation for state tax issues
• Assist with ad hoc state income tax projects, as needed

Preferred Skills

• Good understanding of accounting concepts
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Team oriented
• Strong technology skills

Requirements:

• Student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred completion of Intermediate Accounting) or Master's Degree in Taxation or Accounting
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits Of This Internship:

• Practical experience with current tax compliance processes that supports approx. 500+ state income tax returns
• Tax technical training and professional development mentoring opportunities
• Inclusion in the corporate sponsored internship program, including networking opportunities and volunteer events

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.
USD 21.06 - 31.63 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $21.06 - $31.63/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
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Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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