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Tax Intern positions in the United States are typically available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer handles the day-to-day work while a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and manages program compliance.
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Tax Intern Needed – Paid Internship!
Location: South Jordan, Utah (In-Office)
Duration: 12–15 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Flexible hours (at least 20 hrs/week)
What is OOCL?
OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies. As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands, OOCL provides customers with fully integrated logistics and containerized transportation services, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australasia.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The intern will support the Financial Control teams in collecting and organizing multi-jurisdictional tax documentation, including federal, state/provincial, and local requirements for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
- Compiling tax support schedules and documentation packages
- Retrieving supporting information from internal departments
- Assisting in preparations of preliminary workpapers for U.S., Canadian, Mexican, and Costa Rican tax returns
- Maintaining tracking logs for filing deadlines and deliverables
- Assisting with intercompany transaction documentation
- Supporting audit requests from IRS, CRA, SAT (Mexico), and the Costa Rica tax authority
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
- Skills in MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
- Basic understanding of accounting and taxation principles
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask
BENEFITS:
- Paid Hourly
- Holidays paid?
- Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate
OOCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
INTRODUCTION
Tax Intern Needed – Paid Internship!
Location: South Jordan, Utah (In-Office)
Duration: 12–15 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Flexible hours (at least 20 hrs/week)
What is OOCL?
OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies. As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands, OOCL provides customers with fully integrated logistics and containerized transportation services, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australasia.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The intern will support the Financial Control teams in collecting and organizing multi-jurisdictional tax documentation, including federal, state/provincial, and local requirements for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
- Compiling tax support schedules and documentation packages
- Retrieving supporting information from internal departments
- Assisting in preparations of preliminary workpapers for U.S., Canadian, Mexican, and Costa Rican tax returns
- Maintaining tracking logs for filing deadlines and deliverables
- Assisting with intercompany transaction documentation
- Supporting audit requests from IRS, CRA, SAT (Mexico), and the Costa Rica tax authority
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
- Skills in MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
- Basic understanding of accounting and taxation principles
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask
BENEFITS:
- Paid Hourly
- Holidays paid?
- Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate
OOCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Intern
Match your transcript to U.S. tax coursework
Designated sponsors issuing DS-2019 forms for the Intern category require proof your program of study directly relates to the internship. Accounting, taxation, or finance coursework on your transcript strengthens the connection and speeds sponsor approval.
Confirm the host employer accepts DS-2019 documentation
Not every accounting or professional services firm has hosted a J-1 intern before. Ask the HR contact directly whether they can serve as a J-1 host organization and sign a training plan before you invest time in their application process.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-friendly tax roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Tax Intern openings at employers already familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Starting with employers who know the DS-2019 and training plan process cuts your job search time significantly.
Build your Individual Development Plan before offer stage
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan outlining the skills you will develop, the tasks involved, and supervision arrangements. Drafting a tax-specific version covering areas like federal filing, audit support, or research and development credits before your offer letter arrives keeps the sponsor approval moving.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa categories. If your country of citizenship or the funding source for your internship triggers this requirement, plan your long-term U.S. career path accordingly.
Verify program duration limits before accepting an offer
The J-1 Intern category allows a maximum of 12 months of program duration. If the tax role spans a busy season plus an extension, confirm the total length fits within that ceiling before your designated sponsor submits your DS-2019 to avoid a mid-program disruption.
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Find Tax Intern JobsTax Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Tax Intern positions?
Tax Intern roles almost always fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for foreign nationals currently enrolled in, or who graduated from within the past 12 months of, a post-secondary degree program. The Trainee category applies if you have already completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. The distinction matters because each category has different eligibility rules and maximum program durations.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a tax internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, monitor your compliance with program regulations, and serve as your official sponsor of record. The accounting firm or company where you perform the internship is the host organization. They sign your training plan but are not your visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 tax intern?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Tax Intern roles at employers who are already familiar with J-1 hosting requirements, saving you time you would otherwise spend educating HR teams about the DS-2019 and training plan process. Focus on mid-size to large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments, since they tend to have established international hiring programs and existing relationships with designated sponsor organizations.
Does the J-1 Intern visa have a cap or lottery?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery, which means your eligibility depends entirely on meeting the program requirements and your designated sponsor approving your application. You can begin the process at any point in the year, making the J-1 Intern category significantly more predictable to plan around than lottery-based visa options.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and does it affect tax interns?
Certain J-1 participants must return to their home country for two years before they can apply for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. This requirement is triggered by government funding, skills listed on an exchange visitor skills list maintained by your home country, or specialized knowledge funded by a government. Not all tax interns are affected, but you should confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer if you plan to pursue a U.S. work visa afterward.
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