Tax Intern

Job Description

Spring 2027 Tax Internship (Atlanta) | Koch

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Koch, located in our Atlanta, GA office. Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better, spanning numerous industries globally, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals, pulp and paper, glass, and electronics. As an intern, you are encouraged to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real-world experience, all while creating value for customers. The internship program offers hands-on experience, significant projects, and opportunities to learn about the company’s unique Principle Based Management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Atlanta, GA

• Team: Global tax team operating within a company spanning multiple industries.
• Mission: Solve real business problems, contribute to strategic analysis and reporting, and ensure compliance with domestic and foreign tax laws.
• Tech Stack: PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, robotic process automation, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assess Tax Opportunities: Build relationships and understand the business of assigned entities to identify potential tax opportunities.
• Gain Tax Knowledge: Attend trainings to acquire basic tax knowledge and become familiar with tax software programs.
• Analyze Business Transactions: Work side-by-side with tax professionals on the strategic analysis and reporting of business transactions.
• Prepare Tax Returns: Prepare corporate income tax returns to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with domestic and foreign tax law.
• Develop Professional Skills: Apply concepts learned in the classroom and enhance communication, time management, and analytical skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Enrollment in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: An interest in corporate taxation planning; eligible for full-time employment no later than Summer 2028; available to work in-person 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, during the Spring or Summer 2027 semester.
• Skills: Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship; ability to relocate per program requirements, including attending initial onboarding and training in Wichita, KS; completion of two core accounting courses and a basic understanding of fundamental financial accounting principles.
• Bonus: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with data analytics platforms such as PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, or SQL; familiarity with robotic process automation and basic coding skills.