Corporate Tax Intern

Job Description

Corporate Tax Intern – Summer 2027 | National Life Group

The Tone:
This is an internship at National Life Group, located in Montpelier, VT. National Life Group is one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies, providing families with stability and peace of mind since 1848 while striving to make the world a better place through charitable grants and community involvement. This Corporate Tax Intern role is crucial for ensuring the company’s financial health and compliance, directly contributing to its ability to uphold promises to clients and support its broader mission. By gaining hands-on experience in tax compliance, provision, and research, the intern helps the Corporate Tax team maintain robust financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Onsite (4 days/week), Montpelier, VT
• Pay: $19–$28 hourly
• Team: Corporate Tax team
• Mission: This person supports federal and state income tax compliance, income tax provision, tax research, and related projects for the company.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Provision: Participate in the quarterly income tax provision process, supporting the financial close.
• Compliance: Support quarterly and annual federal and state income tax compliance for the National Life Group and its Charitable Foundation.
• Process Improvement: Assist with process improvements and updates to tax schedules, workpapers, and templates.
• System Support: Support tax ledger system testing, validation, and related tax process activities.
• Research & Advisory: Conduct tax research and support tax advisory and planning activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, with relevant academic pursuit in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required, but experience with data analysis in Excel is beneficial.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Excel workbooks and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical and skeptical thinking, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Bonus:
• Collaborative team player committed to quality, ethics, and continuous personal growth.
• Curious, organized, and prepared to approach assignments with strong analytical and critical thinking.
• Values diversity and promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.