May 2026 Intern – Tax

Job Description

About Company

WBS is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, an organization seeking a May 2026 Intern – Tax in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

WEC Energy Group is highlighted as one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. It serves an extensive customer base of 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. The company’s core mission revolves around providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner, emphasizing that customers are at the heart of their business, working daily to support and grow communities where they provide vital energy services.

Recognized as a Fortune 500 company, WEC Energy Group places a strong emphasis on valuing and developing its employees, offering not just jobs but fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. They are committed to employee success, offering competitive pay and benefits as recognition for hard work and dedication. The company actively seeks talented, energetic individuals ready for a career with a future, powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by pride in their mission to change lives. WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding affirmative action.

Job Description: May 2026 Intern – Tax

This internship position, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with time spent on-site in the Green Bay office. The role is full-time during the Summer of 2026, with the potential to transition to part-time during subsequent academic year(s). The hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.30 to $23.43, with paid company holidays. The starting pay within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business needs.

Job Summary:
The Tax team at WEC Energy Group is responsible for the overall corporate tax function across all of the company’s entities. This comprehensive function includes:
• Federal and state tax return preparation.
• Tax audit administration.
• Tax accounting for SEC filings.
• Estimated tax payments.
• Tax software administration.
• Support for forecasting and rate cases.
• Overall tax planning for the organization.

The intern’s role is to assist in any area of the tax function as needed. The position requires strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with others.

Job Responsibilities (Intern):
• Gain knowledge of the complex area of Tax.
• Learn and become proficient in tax software as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of various federal and state tax return compliance.
• Assist in the process of estimating all taxes to support the company’s financial forecast, which in turn aids earnings guidance and certain regulatory filings.
• Support tax audit administration as needed, which includes collecting and summarizing data.
• Support internal control compliance to ensure accurate tax accounting, including monthly tasks such as account reconciliations, and other quarterly and annual requests.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.
• Currently enrolled full-time pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a closely related major.
• A graduation date after June 2026.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite experience (Excel, etc.).
• Prior experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Prior experience with process improvement/automation (Alteryx).

The application deadline is November 15, 2025, though this date may be modified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing after submission for qualified candidates. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required, as the company will not sponsor employment visas for this job opening.