Tax & Internal Audit Internship

Job Description

Summer ’27 Intern – Tax & Audit | Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL)

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Welltower, located in Toledo, OH. Welltower is the world’s largest real estate company by market capitalization, transforming the approach to senior living and wellness-focused real estate. The company creates vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. This role provides interns with a direct immersion into high-priority work, fostering collaboration with teams to evaluate opportunities, design solutions, and deliver long-term value.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person – Toledo, OH

• Team: Tax and Internal Audit Teams – structured rotation
• Mission: This role enables students to build quantitative and analytical skills while gaining exposure to corporate finance, compliance, and risk management within the Tax and Internal Audit functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Assist with the preparation and review of corporate, partnership, and joint venture tax returns, including estimated tax payments and reporting requirements.
• Audit Participation: Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control testing and contribute to financial, IT, and operational audits in accordance with professional standards.
• Financial Reporting: Support partnership and joint venture reporting activities, such as capital account maintenance and compliance tracking.
• Control Assessment: Review supporting evidence to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and assist with external auditor procedures.
• Operational Support: Manage vendor relationships, support day-to-day business interactions, and contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects across both teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Accounting.
• Experience: None specified.
• Skills: Quantitative and analytical skills, foundational understanding of tax compliance, familiarity with auditing principles (e.g., SOX), and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Previous internship and/or work experience preferred.