Tax Intern

Fortinet•Sunnyvale, CA

2h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Intern to join Fortinet, Inc.’s Tax Department for the Summer 2026 term. Unlike a traditional accounting firm role, this in-house position offers a front-row seat to the financial operations of a fast-paced technology company. In this role, we encourage the utilization of AI and data automation tools to accelerate technical tax research, streamline notice management, and enhance the accuracy of audit-ready workpapers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance. (CPA-track preferred).
Proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, and other formulas).
Junior or Senior pursuing Accounting/Finance.
A basic understanding of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles).
Ability to translate complex tax concepts into "plain English" for non-tax stakeholders.
Attention to detail—accuracy is paramount in tax reporting.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to data analytics tools (Alteryx) is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of the U.S. Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1120) and various state and local (SALT) filings.
Help calculate and document quarterly estimated tax payments.
Assist with preparation indirect tax returns, including sales/use tax, VAT/GST, and CAT filings.
Assist with audit projects by gathering supporting documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to audit information requests.
Gather documentation from engineers or product teams to support Research & Development tax credit claims.
Support the Tax Department in managing and resolving formal inquiries, notices, and audits from federal, state, and international tax authorities.
Learn to extract clean financial data from our ERP system (e.g., Oracle) and Vertex for use in tax workpapers.
Learn to utilize data visualization and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx or Tableau) to streamline repetitive compliance tasks.
Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, AP, AR and IT teams on tax-related matters.
Support implementation and testing of tax engine and system updates.