Tax Season Intern

Job Description

Tax Season Intern – Winter 2027 | SpartanNash

The Tone:
This is an on-site Winter 2027 internship at SpartanNash, located in Byron Center, Michigan. As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash operates as a comprehensive food solutions provider. It functions as a global distributor, wholesaler, and retailer, delivering grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® brand portfolio, across all 50 states. This Tax Season Intern position is vital for supporting the Financial Services department in preparing and filing year-end tax returns for independent grocery stores that partner with SpartanNash, directly contributing to the company’s mission of delivering ingredients for a better life.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full time
• Location: In-person Byron Center, MI

• Team: Financial Services department, which provides accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and income tax services for independent grocery stores utilizing SpartanNash as their wholesale provider.
• Mission: To support the Financial Services team through the year-end tax filing season by preparing various tax returns, assisting with tax planning, and preparing client memorandums.
• Tech Stack: MS Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Property Tax Returns: Prepare Michigan Personal Property Tax Returns, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Business Income Taxes: Complete Federal and State business income tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and S corporations.
• Individual Income Taxes: Prepare Federal and State individual income tax returns, maintaining precision and compliance.
• Estimated Tax Payments: Prepare quarterly Federal and State estimated tax payments for various clients.
• Tax Planning & Research: Assist with tax planning initiatives and conduct relevant research to support departmental needs.
• Client Communication: Prepare client memorandums to communicate tax-related information and findings effectively.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and be an Accounting Major actively working towards a B.A/B.S degree.
• Experience: This is a Winter 2027 internship role, scheduled from January 20th through April 17th, requiring an on-site presence at the Byron Center office.
• Skills: Possess the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating a high degree of initiative, poise, and confidentiality. Exhibit good written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong organizational, prioritization, and detail-oriented abilities. Utilize knowledge of MS Office products and seek opportunities for continuous learning.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.