Direct Tax Intern – Tax Compliance

Job Description

Direct Tax Corporate Internship – Summer 2027 (Undergraduate) | CVS Health

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid internship at CVS Health, located in Cumberland, RI. CVS Health is a Fortune 10 organization committed to changing health care for the better by making quality care affordable, accessible, simple, and seamless. This role offers an immersive opportunity to learn and grow professionally, supporting the corporate tax team in meeting compliance obligations and improving processes. Interns will gain valuable experience and contribute fresh ideas within a culture of continuous improvement, making a tangible mark on the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Cumberland, RI
• Pay: $26 hourly
• Team: Corporate Tax Team
• Mission: Support income tax and sales and use tax compliance, conduct tax research, and contribute to process improvements within a large corporate environment.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Compliance: Manage U.S. Federal tax compliance and reporting activities.
• State Tax: Handle State Income and Sales and Use tax compliance tasks.
• Research: Conduct tax research and provide insights on various tax questions.
• Process Improvement: Partner with team members on process improvement and automation-related projects.
• Data Management: Monitor business activities and maintain data used to support tax filing responsibilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level undergraduate or master’s student in a 3+1/4+1 program, expected to complete a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience through active roles in student/social organizations, sports, or school/work-related projects; practical experience utilizing Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet maintenance and moderately complex functions.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid attention to detail, ability to work accurately with large data sets, and proficiency in Excel including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic data analysis.
• Bonus: An interest in obtaining a full-time tax position within CVS Health upon graduation, coursework in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related business field, and a strong interest in indirect tax, particularly sales and use tax compliance.