Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Tax Internship (Plano) | Koch

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Koch, located in Plano, TX. Koch Inc. creates a wide spectrum of products and services across various global industries including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, and electronics. This role allows interns to gain real-world experience, contribute to meaningful work, and discover their potential by applying an entrepreneurial mindset within the company’s operations. Interns are encouraged to be challenged, have their voice heard, and develop their capabilities.

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

• Team: Experienced Tax Professionals
• Mission: Solve real problems, strategically analyze and report business transactions, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with tax law.
• Tech Stack: PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, robotic process automation, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assess Tax Opportunities: Build relationships and understand business entities to assess tax opportunities.
• Gain Tax Knowledge: Attend trainings to gain basic tax knowledge and become familiar with tax software programs.
• Analyze Business Transactions: Work side by side with Koch 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.
• Apply Classroom Concepts: Apply concepts learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field, with eligibility for full-time employment no later than Summer 2028.
• Experience: An interest in corporate taxation planning, available to work a 40-hour week Monday-Friday during core business hours in Spring or Summer 2027, and ability to relocate per program requirements.
• Skills: Completion of two core accounting courses, a basic understanding of fundamental financial accounting principles, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bonus: Experience with data analytics platforms, business process technology, and basic coding skills such as PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, and robotic process automation.