Intern - Accounting

Michaels Stores • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Summer Intern participates in a 10-week paid internship program designed to attract and develop future leaders. The intern supports domestic and international income and indirect tax teams, gaining hands-on experience through core responsibilities, projects, and assignments. The work includes supporting tax calculations and filings, tax accounting, research, audits, intercompany transfer pricing, and tax technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Must have completed junior year and be going into the fourth year of school.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint, or equivalent Google Suite applications.
• Motivated to learn and comfortable in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Student in a Master of Science in Taxation or Master of Accounting program with a taxation concentration, focused on obtaining a CPA license.
• Interest in specializing in tax.
• Interest and aptitude in technology.
• One year of experience working in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal, state, and international income tax returns, extensions, and estimated taxes, including calculating book-tax differences and supporting work papers.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations, analyze account variances, review exemption certificates, and work with third-party tax advisors on indirect tax technical issues.
• Assist with income or sales tax audits by responding to notices, gathering data, preparing support schedules, researching tax issues, drafting correspondence with taxing authorities, and working with outside advisors.
• Calculate monthly and quarterly intercompany transfer pricing charges.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly intercompany wire transfers.
• Assist with business license filings and annual reports.
• Research tax technical issues and investigate accounting entries for proper tax treatment.
• Gain experience with tax technology, including OneSource, CheckPoint, Alteryx, Vertex Solutions, and AI tools.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match, depending on position and eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Telemedicine services.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Employee discounts and partner discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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