Tax Intern

Genesee & Wyoming Main • West Henrietta, NY

3d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Genesee & Wyoming (“G&W”) is a growing short line railroad operator with a broad North American and UK/European footprint. G&W owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads globally with 4,000 employees serving more than 2,000 customers over 13,000 track miles. Employees of G&W subsidiaries are part of a legacy that is more than 100 years old. The Tax Intern will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of G&W’s state income tax returns as well as special projects as necessary. The internship is full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer semester in our Rochester, NY office and paid at a rate of $21.00 hourly.

Requirements

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Compliance – prepare various state and other miscellaneous tax returns to ensure compliance with local and state laws
• Research – perform basic tax research on domestic tax issues, including state and local tax questions, and various other related issues
• Handle administrative tasks such as data entry for tax returns, printing and scanning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees