Tax Accounting Intern – Tax Accounting

Job Description

Income Tax Accounting Intern (Summer 2027) | Love’s Travel Stops

The Tone:
This is an Income Tax Accounting internship at Love’s Travel Stops, located in Oklahoma City, OK. Love’s offers a highly-regarded college internship program that provides students with comprehensive, employee-level experience across multiple business operations, moving beyond busy work to deliver invaluable, real-world knowledge. Interns gain professional guidance through a mentor program, structured performance feedback, and instructor-led training covering both technical and soft skills. The program emphasizes professional development, offering Q&A sessions with executives, participation in community volunteering and social-networking events, and a formal presentation to Love’s leadership, all while investing in students’ futures with a high percentage of full-time offers. This specific role further empowers the accounting department by assisting with critical day-to-day tax functions, developing essential reports, and analyzing project trend lines.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Oklahoma City, OK
• Mission: To support the accounting department by managing day-to-day accounting functions, contributing to report development, and analyzing project trend lines.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare federal and state income tax returns, along with quarterly estimates, as required by the tax calendar.
• Audit Support: Assist and provide necessary documentation during IRS and state audits, ensuring compliance and smooth processes.
• Fixed Asset Analysis: Review fixed assets to ensure proper tax life and methods are selected, apply tangible property regulations, and maximize annual depreciation or deductions for tax purposes.
• Tax Savings Research: Conduct research and analysis to identify potential tax savings opportunities, focusing on state income tax credits and other deductions.
• Process Enhancement: Contribute to efforts aimed at improving processes and increasing efficiencies across various functions within the tax department.
• Special Projects: Work on additional special projects and complete other assigned tasks to support the overall accounting department’s objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be currently enrolled in a four-year university program, at a sophomore level or above, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. A High School Diploma or equivalent is also required.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and successful completion of Accounting I and II coursework. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for consideration.
• Skills: Possess keen attention to detail, strong oral and verbal communication abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative team player mindset.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience is considered a plus, but it is not a mandatory requirement for this position.