Tax Intern, Summer 2026

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen•Chicago, IL

11d•$25 - $40

About The Position

The Tax Department is responsible for all tax related items required by each separate jurisdiction. The department works on a variety of tax types including: income tax, sales & use tax, and property tax. RWECE is owned by a German parent company, which requires additional factors and filings.

Requirements

A student, Sophomore standing or higher majoring in accounting
Understanding of accounting concepts
Proficiency in Excel
Detail oriented and great communication skills
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing workpapers and schedules for use in preparing income tax returns
Assist with the preparation of required foreign informational forms, including but not limited to Form 5472, “Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business"
Help with the quarterly provision process through Global Tax Center
Support partnership reporting requirements related to tax credits and transferability
Prepare spreadsheets to assist in sales and use tax filings as well as various other compliance activities
Responsible for the preparation of tax exemption certificates
Help with property tax matters, including valuation comparison between years