I-26136 - Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Hilcorp•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Tax Intern will gain exposure to essential tax functions, including income tax, sales tax, property tax, forecasting, and compliance. The intern will work on real-world projects with the tax team and have opportunities to network with other interns and employees across the company. The role includes completing an independent project and presenting it to senior management at the end of the summer. The intern reports to the Tax Director and regularly interacts with the Chief Financial Officer. The intern will assist with the tax team’s day-to-day operations, including tax compliance, coordination with operations teams, tax modeling, cash-flow forecasting, tax planning, and monitoring tax law changes. The role also requires adherence to company values, policies, work schedules, and confidentiality expectations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Strong interest in the oil and gas industry and energy finance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
Ability to complete multiple tasks with differing priorities without close supervision.
Ability to perform tasks accurately and precisely.
Ability to solve problems accurately and demonstrate strong proficiency in data management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Complete an independent project and present it to senior management at the end of the summer.
Assist the tax team with day-to-day operations.
Execute compliance functions for sales, income, severance, and property taxes.
Facilitate interactions between the tax team and operations teams regarding tax information and planning opportunities.
Create and maintain tax models and provide management with cash-flow expectations.
Assist in generating tax planning opportunities.
Monitor tax law changes and incorporate them into tax compliance.
Adhere to company values, vision, and mission, and follow established work schedules and attendance standards.
Maintain professionalism and focus in challenging situations; protect confidential information and company assets, including intellectual property.
Contribute to team efforts and perform other duties as assigned.