US Tax Intern - Summer 2027 Intern

Sun Life•Wellesley, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Tax Intern will work within the U.S. tax department of a large Canadian-based financial services company, alongside tax professionals on the U.S. Tax Operations Team. The role calls for working knowledge of accounting theory and principles and some U.S. income tax knowledge. The internship runs from June 2027 through August 2027 and is hybrid; interns must be located near Sun Life’s U.S. office in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Interns must be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the internship session.

Requirements

Be working toward a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the internship period (June 2027–August 2027).
Be an undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or equivalent.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the internship session.
Have a working knowledge of accounting theory and principles and some U.S. income tax knowledge.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have strong written and oral communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing income tax workpapers for provision and compliance.
Research basic U.S. tax theory.
Assist with completing book/tax differences, which may include depreciation.
Assist with compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.
Assist with reconciling tax accounts.
Assist with special projects as needed.

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick time.
Paid family, parental, and adoption leave.
Medical coverage.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Disability programs.
Partially paid sabbatical program.
401(k) employer match.
Stock purchase options.
Employer-funded retirement account.
Flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.