Tax Intern Internships
Tax intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working tax professionals, mentorship grounded in daily practice, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Accounting & Auditing, Technology & Software, and Chemicals & Materials, with Pinion, Eide Bailly, and Hill, Barth & King among the employers posting roles now.
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The Tax Accounting Intern Role is an entry-level position in the Tax organization that will be participating in various activities that can include: assisting with the preparation of sales and use tax returns; assisting with audits; assisting property or payroll tax; performing tax research; various other non-income tax-related activities and development opportunities.
Application Requirements: Must include a resume to be considered. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
Education: Finance or Accounting major preferred. Incoming junior or senior classification preferred, with at least one year of school remaining. The selected candidate must maintain active student status for the entire duration of the internship.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Special Skills: Ability to multi-task, good interpersonal skills, non-income tax knowledge and an understanding of Sales and Use Tax audits.
Supervisory: N/A
Travel: N/A
Position-Specific Requirements: This internship is a year-round role where candidates are expected to work part-time (20 hours/week) during the school year. Candidates are able to work as many as 40 hours/week during the summer months. This position will sit in Springdale, Arkansas.
Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Job Details:
Summary
The Tax Accounting Intern Role is an entry-level position in the Tax organization that will be participating in various activities that can include: assisting with the preparation of sales and use tax returns; assisting with audits; assisting property or payroll tax; performing tax research; various other non-income tax-related activities and development opportunities.
Application Requirements: Must include a resume to be considered. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
Education: Finance or Accounting major preferred. Incoming junior or senior classification preferred, with at least one year of school remaining. The selected candidate must maintain active student status for the entire duration of the internship.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Special Skills: Ability to multi-task, good interpersonal skills, non-income tax knowledge and an understanding of Sales and Use Tax audits.
Supervisory: N/A
Travel: N/A
Position-Specific Requirements: This internship is a year-round role where candidates are expected to work part-time (20 hours/week) during the school year. Candidates are able to work as many as 40 hours/week during the summer months. This position will sit in Springdale, Arkansas.
Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Tax Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Pinion16
- Eide Bailly12
- Hill, Barth & King11
- Alvarez & Marsal10
- Hawkins Ash CPAs10
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
Tips for Your Tax Intern Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments open summer internship applications as early as August and September of the preceding year. Waiting until spring means competing for a much smaller pool of remaining spots. Set a calendar reminder at the start of fall semester and treat the application cycle like a course with its own deadlines.
Build a project before you apply
Tax intern candidates who attach a documented project to their application give recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Prepare a short case study showing a tax research question, the code sections or regulations you analyzed, and your conclusion. A one-page write-up or a PDF in a portfolio link works, and it separates your application from a resume alone.
Work campus channels and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts that never attend your campus. Working both channels widens the pool you reach and shortens the time between application and response.
Practice the tax intern interview out loud
Tax intern screens typically involve technical questions on basic concepts like entity types, deductions, or return mechanics, plus behavioral questions about how you handle unfamiliar problems. Practice answering out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a question as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured tax internship programs first
Larger firms and corporate tax departments run cohort-based internship programs designed to train people new to the field, including Big Four rotational programs and corporate finance development tracks. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and provide the most structured mentorship. Identify the programs that match your school year and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 63% of the tax intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take. A narrower, well-filtered list leads to stronger, faster applications than a broad one you sort through manually.
Tax Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax intern internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For tax intern candidates, a documented project showing tax research, return preparation, or compliance analysis 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 tax intern 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 intern interns is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering on every assignment, but keep your full-time search active in parallel.
When should I apply for tax intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large public 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 their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role appears, not after the deadline approaches.
Are tax intern internships paid?
Most professional tax intern internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements exist at some nonprofits and very small firms, so check each posting individually before applying.
What should a tax intern internship resume include?
Lead with two or three completed projects rather than work history: document the tax issue addressed, the software or research tools used (UltraTax, CCH, Bloomberg Tax, Excel), and where reviewers can see the output, such as a case study write-up or academic report. Add relevant coursework in taxation, accounting, and business law. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote tax intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 37% of the tax intern 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 tax internship?
Big Four tax internships are structured programs at Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC that target students new to professional tax work. Interns rotate through client engagements under direct supervision and are evaluated for return offers. These programs recruit in the fall for the following summer, fill competitively, and applications in the first wave have the clearest path to an interview.
Can international students get tax intern 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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