Intern - Corporate Tax

Zayo Group • Denver, CO

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Intern to join Zayo’s Tax team. This intern will gain hands-on experience in income tax, property tax, and indirect tax compliance and analysis. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with data, and ready to support a wide range of tax functions across the business.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new tax systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in tax or previous internship experience.
• Interest in telecommunications, technology, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or tax compliance software.
• Experience with data automation programs (Alteryx, Power Query)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of federal and state income tax workpapers.
• Support the quarterly income tax provision calculations by gathering data and preparing calculations.
• Maintain tax depreciation records and other fixed asset schedules.
• Participate in tax research projects and summarize findings for the team.
• Support responses to federal and state tax notices or audits.
• Participate in review and validation of Property Tax bills and assist staff with import into tax bill management and payment systems.
• Other Property Tax related projects as assigned
• Assist with the preparation and filing of sales & use tax and telecom regulatory returns (e.g., USF, E-911, PUC fees).
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts and review exemption certificates.
• Support responses to inquiries and audits from tax authorities.
• Maintain tax matrices, rate tables, and documentation for invoiced charges.
• Perform data analysis using Excel, ERP systems, and tax software (e.g., OneSource, Vertex, Avalara).
• Contribute to process documentation and improvement initiatives across all tax verticals.
• Organize and maintain electronic workpapers and tax records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Finance, and Regulatory.

Benefits

• Exposure to multiple tax disciplines within a highly regulated industry.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and tax technology tools.
• Insight into how tax influences business operations in telecom.
• Mentorship from experienced tax professionals.
• Real-world experience that builds the foundation for a career in corporate tax.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern