Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 Corporate Tax Winter-Spring Internship | Nationwide

The Tone:
This is a seasonal/temporary internship at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, located in Columbus, OH, with a hybrid or fully remote option available across the lower 48 U.S. states. Nationwide emphasizes putting customers at the center of all operations, embodying an “on your side” philosophy that extends beyond words. As a key member of the Finance team, this role contributes to the critical tax responsibilities for the company, spanning federal & state income, premium, sales & use, and personal property taxes. This internship offers a significant opportunity to gain practical experience within a large, domestically-focused financial institution, contributing to its commitment to delivering extraordinary care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: Hybrid – Columbus, OH (or fully remote in lower 48 U.S. states)
• Pay: $23–$50 hourly
• Team: Corporate Tax department, which manages all federal & state income, premium, sales & use, and personal property taxes, and collaborates on payroll tax, property tax, product taxation, 1099 reporting, and government relations. This role primarily works with the premium tax team.
• Mission: This individual will support Nationwide’s domestic tax compliance by preparing various premium tax returns and calculations, assisting with notices, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across federal and state tax functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Premium Tax Compliance: Primarily work with the premium tax team to prepare various premium tax returns and conduct associated calculations, ensuring compliance with state and US territory filing requirements.
• Notice Resolution: Provide assistance in responding to and resolving notices received related to tax filings and calculations.
• Project Contribution: Actively participate in team projects aimed at enhancing departmental efficiency and processes, particularly those focused on continuous improvement.
• Broader Tax Exposure: Engage in onboarding sessions and complete assigned tasks to gain exposure to other tax functions within the department, including federal and state income tax processes.
• Process Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the tax department and contribute suggestions, with the potential to work on implementing selected projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Progress toward an accounting or business analytics degree.
• Experience: Entry-Level role, requiring the candidate to be actively pursuing a relevant degree.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.