Corporate Tax Summer Intern

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A Little About Us
The corporate tax team is responsible for all global direct and indirect taxes, along with tax reporting included in the company’s financials. Our team is focused on delivering sound tax support in a dynamic business. Our tax team is spread across multiple countries and U.S. states.

This role will report to the Senior Direct Tax Manager of Compliance. It will be focused on supporting the U.S. direct tax team in all aspects of income tax compliance and reporting.

A Lot About You
You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and use creative problem-solving to find workable solutions. You are capable of working independently as well as collaborating within a team. As a self-starter with project management and analytical skills, you have the ability to drive completion of tasks that you have been assigned. 

Responsibilities

The corporate tax intern will gain hands-on tax experience working in a corporate tax department by assisting the income tax team by actively contributing to the tax return and provision computations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the calculation and preparation of corporate federal, state, and local income tax returns with a third-party service provider

• Data gathering from various tax and accounting systems to assist in the completion of projects

• Prepare income tax quarterly estimates

• Assists with researching and responding to inquiries from taxing jurisdictions

• Assists with the preparation of the quarterly income tax provision

• Identify, develop, and capture efficiency improvements related to workpapers and processes leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and others

• Researching tax issues in Bloomberg Tax, analyzing applicable tax laws, and documenting conclusions

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as online courses, career development, and mentoring

• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership of new and different tasks

• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Required Experience

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field; focus on taxation is preferred

• Strong computer skills, primarily Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, and other similar functions

• This role will be for a candidate who will work primarily remotely and therefore they must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and a quick learner

• An analytical and highly organized individual who displays initiative and can work independently after receiving instructions from their manager

• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with both tax department team members and other business partners

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

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The compensation for this position ranges from $24-$52/hr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Yahoo provides industry leading benefits for our interns including 401k plan, company holidays, and Summer Fridays. Eligibility requirements apply.

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