Corporate Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Rocket Companies • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

As a Corporate Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to how tax works inside Rocket and how accounting, finance, and tax come together to support the business. Working with the Corporate Tax team, you will assist with tax-related data, reporting, research, and projects while learning about different areas of corporate taxation. The role is suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and wants to explore a career in corporate tax.

You will support day-to-day tax projects and activities, use Excel to work with financial information and develop data analysis skills, and help prepare schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. You will also research tax-related topics, assist with reconciliations and projects connecting tax information to financial data, and learn about the processes and controls that help ensure tax information is accurate and complete. You will partner with Corporate Tax team members on ad hoc projects and contribute ideas for making recurring processes more efficient.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles through coursework or previous experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with data.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about corporate tax.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related area.
• Interest in corporate tax, public accounting, or a career within accounting and finance.
• Experience or interest in developing more advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with detailed information while understanding how it connects to the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Tax team with day-to-day tax-related projects and activities.
• Use Excel to work with financial information and build data analysis skills.
• Assist team members with preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Gain exposure to different areas of corporate tax and learn how tax considerations connect to the broader business.
• Research tax-related topics and summarize information for the team.
• Assist with reconciliations and other projects that connect tax information back to financial data.
• Learn about the processes and controls that help ensure tax information is accurate and complete.
• Partner with Corporate Tax team members on ad hoc projects throughout the internship.
• Contribute a fresh perspective and identify opportunities to make recurring processes more efficient.

Benefits

• Eligible team members are offered perks and health benefits to support their health and well-being.
• The company advertises career growth and benefits; details are available in its full list of Benefits and Perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern