Summer 2028 Tax Intern

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 electronics. As a Summer 2028 Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and create real value for our diverse businesses and customers. This role empowers you to explore career paths in tax, share ideas, and make an impact from day one by supporting companies that deliver essential products and services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA; Wichita, KS; Plano, TX
• Team: Part of a global organization, collaborating with experienced tax professionals across diverse businesses.
• Mission: Gain valuable experience by contributing to real business challenges, supporting compliance, and assisting with strategic tax decision-making for a global portfolio of companies.
• Tech Stack: Alteryx, Microsoft Excel, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Build relationships: Understand business operations and identify tax-related opportunities by connecting with various internal teams.
• Participate in training: Learn key tax concepts and utilize industry-leading tax software through structured training programs.
• Analyze transactions: Partner with tax professionals to analyze business transactions and support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with compliance: Support the preparation of corporate tax returns and ensure compliance with U.S. and international tax regulations.
• Support modernization: Contribute to initiatives that improve tax processes, technology, and data quality across the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business degree program, with eligibility for full-time employment no later than Summer 2029. Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Experience: Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) in person during the Summer 2028 internship. No prior professional experience is explicitly required.
• Skills: Analytical mindset; eagerness to learn and solve complex problems; ability to create value.
• Bonus: Internship, co-op, or other relevant experience in accounting, finance, or audit. Coursework in taxation, accounting, finance, or business analytics. Knowledge of GAAP reporting principles and experience using analytical and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI. Curiosity about emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.