Tax Intern Jobs in California
Tax Intern jobs in California sit in one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax departments, and financial services firms that keep large West Coast operations. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose account for the bulk of openings, with major employers such as Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG running structured intern programs in California year-round. The most in-demand specialties are federal and state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, and transfer pricing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job ID: 298169
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Finance
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco
Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Company overview:
At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
The opportunity:
Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.
Program details:
An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.
2027 Program dates:
June 14 – August 20, 2027
Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
July 6 – July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown
Position title: Intern, Tax
Your role at Sephora...
As a Tax Intern, you will be a finance partner to key company leaders. You will support a project focused on coding Sephora product SKUs for tax purposes and building a database of Canadian GST/HST registration information for Sephora Brand Partners.
What you will accomplish:
Use AI, web research, and internal tools to research tax treatment for Sephora product SKUs.
Code Sephora product SKUs with appropriate tax codes for U.S. sales and use tax purposes.
Code Sephora product SKUs for Canadian GST/HST, QST, and PST purposes.
Build a database of Canadian tax registration numbers for Sephora Brand Partners using a list provided by the inventory team.
Organize and maintain project data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications & experience:
2+ years of undergraduate coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Intermediate Excel skills, or the willingness to learn and improve.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and task management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, customer service-oriented environment.
Eligibility requirements:
Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard Time
Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
Available from June 14- August 20, 2027
What You’ll Get:
The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
- Caring Community . You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
- Fulfilling Path . Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
- Meaningful Work . As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful
Job ID: 298169
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Finance
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco
Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Company overview:
At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
The opportunity:
Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.
Program details:
An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.
2027 Program dates:
June 14 – August 20, 2027
Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
July 6 – July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown
Position title: Intern, Tax
Your role at Sephora...
As a Tax Intern, you will be a finance partner to key company leaders. You will support a project focused on coding Sephora product SKUs for tax purposes and building a database of Canadian GST/HST registration information for Sephora Brand Partners.
What you will accomplish:
Use AI, web research, and internal tools to research tax treatment for Sephora product SKUs.
Code Sephora product SKUs with appropriate tax codes for U.S. sales and use tax purposes.
Code Sephora product SKUs for Canadian GST/HST, QST, and PST purposes.
Build a database of Canadian tax registration numbers for Sephora Brand Partners using a list provided by the inventory team.
Organize and maintain project data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications & experience:
2+ years of undergraduate coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Intermediate Excel skills, or the willingness to learn and improve.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and task management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, customer service-oriented environment.
Eligibility requirements:
Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard Time
Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
Available from June 14- August 20, 2027
What You’ll Get:
The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
- Caring Community . You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
- Fulfilling Path . Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
- Meaningful Work . As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax intern jobs across California.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in accounting or taxation
- Completed or actively completing coursework toward meeting California CPA licensing requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Familiarity with tax software such as ProSystem fx, GoSystem, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for preparing workpapers and memos
- Ability to work on-site at California office locations during the internship period
Tax Intern Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax intern in California?
Most tax intern roles in California require active enrollment in an accredited accounting or finance degree program, ideally with completed coursework in federal taxation and California state tax. California's CPA licensing pathway through the California Board of Accountancy sets the standard recruiters expect, so demonstrating progress toward the education requirements gives candidates a clear edge. Firms also look for students with at least one relevant academic project or accounting club involvement.
Which companies hire tax interns in California?
Employers hiring tax interns in California right now include BDO, Andersen, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology, entertainment, and financial services headquarters means both Big Four accounting firms and large corporate tax departments run recurring intern programs throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most tax intern jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have the most tax intern openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its density of entertainment, real estate, and financial services firms, while San Francisco and San Jose draw volume from technology and venture-backed company headquarters that rely on both Big Four offices and in-house corporate tax teams.
Are there remote tax intern jobs in California?
Yes, and they're more available than in many fields, since tax work is largely document-driven and analytical. About 55% of tax intern openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules being the most common arrangement at accounting firms. Federal and state income tax compliance tasks are the sub-areas most frequently performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a tax intern in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the campus recruiting programs that Big Four and regional firms such as Grant Thornton and BDO run at California universities. Students who complete Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sessions, available through the California Franchise Tax Board's outreach programs, build practical returns experience that stands out on a resume. Roles in accounts payable or bookkeeping at California companies also serve as lateral entry points that transition naturally into a tax internship the following season.
Where can I find and apply to tax intern jobs in California?
You can find and apply to tax intern jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and availability, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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