Summer Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer Tax Intern | Voith Group

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Voith Group, located in Appleton, WI. Voith Group is a global technology company established in 1867, renowned for setting standards in energy, paper, raw materials, and transport & automotive markets with its diverse portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications. As one of Europe’s larger family-owned companies, with approximately 20,700 employees and operations in over 60 countries, Voith offers a significant environment for learning. This Summer Tax Intern role is crucial for providing practical experience in corporate taxation, allowing an individual to work alongside experienced professionals while developing a foundational understanding of federal, state, local, and international tax compliance processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Appleton, WI

• Team: Tax Department | Reports to Tax Manager and/or Tax Director
• Mission: Support the Tax Department by assisting with various tax compliance, tax accounting, and administrative activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax documents, including sales and use tax, property tax, and Canadian GST/QST filings. This also involves supporting the meticulous preparation of US federal, state, and local income tax returns and their associated workpapers.
• Data Management & Record Keeping: Systematically gather and organize crucial financial data that will be utilized in both tax compliance and tax provision processes. Additionally, help maintain comprehensive tax records, supporting schedules, and essential electronic filing documentation.
• Tax Research: Conduct basic tax research using both internal company resources and external professional resources to provide informed insights and support departmental queries.
• Financial Reconciliation: Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of fixed asset tax depreciation schedules and related information. This also includes supporting various tax account reconciliations and conducting variance analysis to ensure accuracy.
• Project Support & Collaboration: Actively participate in ongoing tax process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency. Furthermore, complete special projects and other assigned duties from the Tax Manager and/or Tax Director, fostering collaborative efforts with Accounting, Finance, and other internal departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Completion of introductory accounting coursework is required.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required, but completion of introductory accounting coursework is mandatory.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and time management abilities, excellent attention to detail, robust analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bonus: Completion of corporate or individual taxation coursework is preferred.