Tax Intern – Tax Compliance and Research

Job Description

Tax Intern (Sept – Dec 2026) | MAHLE Senica

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at MAHLE Senica, located in Farmington Hills, MI, US. MAHLE is a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, committed to making mobility more efficient, environmentally friendly, convenient, and economical. They achieve this through work on intelligent combustion engines, fuel cells, and e-mobility technologies. This role is crucial for supporting the finance department’s tax compliance and reporting processes, contributing directly to MAHLE’s operational integrity and strategic objectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part Time
• Location: In-person, Farmington Hills, MI

• Team: Finance, Services Department
• Mission: This role supports direct and indirect tax compliance, reporting, and research to ensure the company meets its tax obligations efficiently.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, Excel (pivot tables, macros), SAP systems (plus), OneSource tax software (plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of federal, state, local, and Canadian tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Compliance Support: Support indirect tax compliance processes including sales/use tax, property tax, and HST/GST filings.
• Documentation & Reconciliation: Prepare and reconcile supporting documentation for book/tax differences, apportionment data, and various tax adjustments.
• Research & Analysis: Research federal, international, and indirect tax issues, then summarize findings for the team.
• Process Maintenance: Aid in updating and maintaining tax calendars, process documentation, exemption certificates, and sales/use tax logs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. Entry-level career stage.
• Experience: Capacity to learn and apply new tools and concepts in a corporate finance environment.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication; excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables and macros.
• Bonus: Familiarity with SAP systems or OneSource tax software.