Summer 2028 Tax Intern – Tax

Job Description

Summer 2028 Tax Analyst Internship | Koch

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Koch, located in Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; and Plano, TX. Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better, spanning industries like engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, and electronics. This role offers hands-on experience that creates real value for businesses and customers, allowing interns to contribute to meaningful projects and explore career paths within tax. You will be empowered to share ideas, take ownership, and make an impact from day one.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; Plano, TX (onboarding in Wichita, KS)
• Mission: This person will gain valuable experience, contribute to real business challenges, and support tax compliance and strategic decision-making across diverse Koch companies.
• Tech Stack: Alteryx, Microsoft Excel, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Understanding: Build relationships across the business to better understand operations and identify tax-related opportunities.
• Strategic Support: Partner with tax professionals to analyze business transactions and support strategic decision-making.
• Compliance Assistance: Assist with the preparation of corporate tax returns and support compliance with U.S. and international tax regulations.
• Process Modernization: Support initiatives that modernize tax processes, technology, and data, helping to improve reporting tools and enhance data quality.
• Skill Application: Apply classroom knowledge to real-world tax and business challenges, strengthening analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business degree program and expected to graduate.
• Experience: Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) in person during the Summer 2028 internship. Eligible for full-time employment no later than Summer 2029. Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
• Skills: Knowledge of GAAP reporting principles. Proficiency in analytical and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Internship, co-op, or other relevant experience in accounting, finance, or audit. Coursework in taxation, accounting, finance, or business analytics. Curiosity about emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.