I-26136 - Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Hilcorp Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Tax Intern will gain exposure to income tax, sales tax, property tax, forecasting, and compliance. The intern will work on real-world projects with the tax team and network with other interns and employees across the company. The intern will complete an independent project and present it to senior management at the end of the summer, while also assisting with the tax team’s day-to-day operations. The position reports to the Tax Director and regularly interacts with the Chief Financial Officer.

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, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision.
Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Ability to solve problems accurately and demonstrate exceptional proficiency in data management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and English language proficiency.
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 tax.
Facilitate interactions between the tax team and operations teams concerning 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 team compliance.
Adhere to the company’s values and support its vision and mission.
Follow the established work schedule and attendance standards, and be punctual to work and meetings.
Maintain a professional, positive, determined, and focused approach in challenging situations.
Maintain employee confidence and protect company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.