Tax Analyst Internships
Tax analyst 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 {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Koch and AmTrust Financial among the employers posting roles now.
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Note: This role works 4 days in office and 1 day remote out of our Cleveland, OH office.
- Develop a working knowledge the key systems that support tax accounting and the financial reporting process.
- Learn to navigate and become proficient in software programs utilized by the tax department.
- Assist with meeting corporate tax compliance deliverables by their due dates.
- Learn to prepare corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers (federal income tax returns and state and local income tax returns)
- Collaborate with Non-Insurance and Insurance Federal, State and Local, and International tax groups on various deliverables/due dates.
- Provide support for quarter close, which includes provision preparation, account reconciliations and analysis.
- Perform necessary research to support understanding of related tax compliance or other technical tax issues
- Enhance and develop communication and critical thinking skills.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with ongoing projects.
- Rising Senior (December 2027 or May 2028) currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Taxation. Also, Master of Accounting, or JD Major.
- Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.0)
- Basic understanding of financial and tax accounting principles.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with Excel.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
As a leading global specialty insurer and one of the largest workers' compensation providers in the U.S., AmTrust combines innovation, technology, and industry expertise to solve real-world challenges every day.
For interns, that means the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams across the business, build professional skills, and make a real impact from day one in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Note: This role works 4 days in office and 1 day remote out of our Cleveland, OH office.
- Develop a working knowledge the key systems that support tax accounting and the financial reporting process.
- Learn to navigate and become proficient in software programs utilized by the tax department.
- Assist with meeting corporate tax compliance deliverables by their due dates.
- Learn to prepare corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers (federal income tax returns and state and local income tax returns)
- Collaborate with Non-Insurance and Insurance Federal, State and Local, and International tax groups on various deliverables/due dates.
- Provide support for quarter close, which includes provision preparation, account reconciliations and analysis.
- Perform necessary research to support understanding of related tax compliance or other technical tax issues
- Enhance and develop communication and critical thinking skills.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with ongoing projects.
- Rising Senior (December 2027 or May 2028) currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Taxation. Also, Master of Accounting, or JD Major.
- Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.0)
- Basic understanding of financial and tax accounting principles.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with Excel.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
As a leading global specialty insurer and one of the largest workers' compensation providers in the U.S., AmTrust combines innovation, technology, and industry expertise to solve real-world challenges every day.
For interns, that means the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams across the business, build professional skills, and make a real impact from day one in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Tax Analyst Internship Market
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Tips for Your Tax Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large employers, including public accounting firms and corporate tax departments, recruit summer interns the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly from late summer onward so you don't miss a cohort that filled before you noticed it.
Build proof before you need it
Tax analyst intern recruiters want something to assess beyond your GPA. Document two or three completed projects, name the tools you used, such as Excel, tax research platforms, or accounting software, and produce a written output, a research memo, a compliance walkthrough, or a financial analysis, that you can reference or share during the interview process.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never go through on-campus recruiting.
Practice the tax analyst intern interview format out loud
Tax analyst intern screens typically involve technical accounting or tax questions, analytical case scenarios, or problem-solving exercises around compliance and research tasks. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through an ambiguous tax or financial problem as much as the final conclusion you reach.
Tax Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For tax analyst candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented tax research memo, compliance project, or financial modeling exercise showing your analytical process. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a tax analyst 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 tax analyst interns is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions early. Position for one, but don't count on it when evaluating the opportunity.
When should I apply for tax analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, particularly public accounting firms and major corporations, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss a cohort that filled quietly.
Are tax analyst internships paid?
Most professional tax analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there's no single standard. Listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it, giving you a direct signal when you're comparing opportunities.
What should a tax analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history: two or three complete, documented projects showing the tax software, spreadsheet tools, or research platforms you used, with links to published analyses, case studies, or written research memos where possible. Add relevant coursework in taxation, accounting, or finance, keep everything to one page, and put the strongest project first.
Can international students get tax analyst 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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