Intern – Tax

Job Description

Intern – Tax | WEC Energy Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at WEC Energy Group, located in Milwaukee or Green Bay, Wisconsin, offering a hybrid work arrangement with time spent in the office. WEC Energy Group is a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. The organization is committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy, placing customers at the heart of its business. This internship with the Tax team offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the overall corporate tax function for all WEC Energy Group entities, playing a crucial role in federal and state tax compliance, audit administration, and financial forecasting, thereby supporting the company’s vital mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time during Summer 2027, with potential for part-time during subsequent academic year(s)
• Location: Hybrid – Milwaukee, WI or Green Bay, WI
• Pay: $21.30–$24.60 hourly
• Team: Tax team, responsible for the overall corporate tax function for all WEC Energy Group’s entities
• Mission: Assist the corporate tax function across all entities, supporting federal and state tax compliance, accounting, and planning for the organization.
• Tech Stack: Tax software, Microsoft Suite (Excel), Alteryx

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn: Gain knowledge of the complex area of Tax within a large energy group.
• Software: Learn and become proficient in tax software to assist with daily operations.
• Compliance: Assist in the preparation of various federal and state tax returns to ensure compliance.
• Forecasting: Support the process of estimating all taxes to aid the company’s financial forecast, earnings guidance, and regulatory filings.
• Support: Provide assistance with tax audit administration by collecting and summarizing data, and support internal control compliance, including monthly account reconciliations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship for candidates currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a closely related major. A graduation date after June 2027 is required.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. However, candidates should demonstrate a foundational understanding of business principles relevant to the tax function.
• Skills: Applicants must possess strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is also required. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and interact effectively with others is essential for success in this role.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include experience with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, prior experience in Accounting or Finance, and familiarity with process improvement or automation tools like Alteryx.