Corporate Tax Intern – Summer 2027
About The Position
The Corporate Tax Intern will join the Corporate Tax team and gain hands-on experience supporting federal and state income tax compliance, income tax provision, tax research, and related projects. This role provides exposure to the corporate tax function and opportunities to work closely with experienced tax professionals and cross-functional teams across National Life Group. The intern will participate in recurring tax engagements and, as time permits, support tax systems, audits, advisory and planning activities, cross-department initiatives, and process improvement projects. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you will be in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Excel workbooks and data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong critical and skeptical thinking skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational skills.
- Effective time management, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines.
- Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
- Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
- Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
- Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
- Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.
- Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
- Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
- Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
- Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
- Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
- Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
- Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.
Nice To Haves
- Collaborative team player who is open-minded and dedicated to achieving shared goals.
- Committed to quality, ethics, and continuous personal growth.
- Willing to step outside of the comfort zone and take on new learning opportunities.
- Actively engaged in team meetings, training activities, and shared team priorities.
- Able to communicate effectively and work with cross-functional partners inside and outside of financial functions.
- Curious, organized, and prepared to approach assignments with strong analytical and critical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the quarterly income tax provision process supporting the financial close.
- Support quarterly and annual federal and state income tax compliance for the NLG group and Charitable Foundation.
- Assist with process improvements and updates to tax schedules, workpapers, and templates.
- Support tax ledger system testing, validation, and related tax process activities.
- Conduct tax research and support tax advisory and planning activities.
- Support tax audits and information requests, cross-department projects and communications, team training, and other special projects as time permits.
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
