Corporate Tax Associate Internships
Corporate tax associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working tax professionals and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, with Alvarez & Marsal, Danaher, and McDermott among the employers posting roles now.
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Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
Corporate Tax Internship position is designed to provide participants with a broad exposure to the tax function with an emphasis on federal, state, and international tax reporting as well as providing support for tax accounting and a general understanding of the Company’s effective tax rate. The Tax Intern will also assist in the preparation of corporate tax return work papers.
This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing work papers and schedules for use in preparing Federal income tax returns, estimates, and provision
- Assist in preparing work papers and schedules for use in preparing State income tax returns, estimates, and provision
- Prepare spreadsheets to assist in sales and use tax filings, along with other relevant activities
- Perform general administrative tasks and other essential duties as needed.
- Assist in research of fundamental tax issues as needed.
Required Skills:
- To be successful in this role the intern must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, a team player, and deadline-driven; possess strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Working towards a degree in Accounting or Finance
- Time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic PC skills with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
Corporate Tax Internship position is designed to provide participants with a broad exposure to the tax function with an emphasis on federal, state, and international tax reporting as well as providing support for tax accounting and a general understanding of the Company’s effective tax rate. The Tax Intern will also assist in the preparation of corporate tax return work papers.
This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing work papers and schedules for use in preparing Federal income tax returns, estimates, and provision
- Assist in preparing work papers and schedules for use in preparing State income tax returns, estimates, and provision
- Prepare spreadsheets to assist in sales and use tax filings, along with other relevant activities
- Perform general administrative tasks and other essential duties as needed.
- Assist in research of fundamental tax issues as needed.
Required Skills:
- To be successful in this role the intern must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, a team player, and deadline-driven; possess strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Working towards a degree in Accounting or Finance
- Time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic PC skills with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
#INDCORP
#LI-EL
Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Corporate Tax Associate Internship Market
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Tips for Your Corporate Tax Associate Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large accounting firms and corporate tax departments open summer internship recruiting the preceding fall and close cohorts well before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October if a Big Four or Fortune 500 program is your target.
Build a project file before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history from interns, so your coursework projects do the heavy lifting. Document two or three tax research memos, practice returns, or compliance case studies showing the tools you used. A concrete artifact gives a recruiter something to assess when your resume has no professional experience yet.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what campus events alone cover.
Practice tax technical questions out loud
Corporate tax associate intern screens typically involve technical questions on federal income tax concepts, deferred tax accounting, or research methodology. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured programs built for early-career candidates
Large firms run rotational or cohort-based internship programs designed specifically to train people new to corporate tax. Big Four summer internships are the best-known example. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 17% of the corporate tax associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Corporate Tax Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a corporate tax associate internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For corporate tax associate candidates, a documented case study, tax research memo, or practice return gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a corporate tax associate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for corporate tax associate interns is consistent performance on real client or compliance work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the firm's return-offer timeline before your last week. Position for one, but don't count on it when evaluating the opportunity.
When should I apply for corporate tax associate internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large accounting firms and corporate tax departments recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss a window that closed quietly.
Are corporate tax associate internships paid?
Most professional corporate tax associate internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established firms but do appear occasionally at smaller organizations, so review each listing carefully before applying.
What should a corporate tax associate internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tax software, research tools, or analytical methods you used, and link or reference where the work can be reviewed, such as a published case study or annotated sample return. Add relevant coursework in taxation, accounting, or finance, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote corporate tax associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 83% of the corporate tax associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a Big Four corporate tax internship?
The Big Four accounting firms run structured summer internship programs specifically designed to train early-career candidates in corporate tax work. These programs target students who are new to professional tax practice, offer rotations across different tax disciplines, and recruit aggressively in the fall for the following summer. They are competitive and fill in the first recruiting wave, so apply as soon as applications open.
Can international students get corporate tax associate internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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