Tax Accountant Internship

Company: GD Information Technology, Inc. Title: Tax Accountant Internship, Summer Location: USA VA Herndon Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: At GDIT, people are our differentiator. That’s why we invest in our people, including students and recent graduates. We understand the critical missions of tomorrow will be powered by the diverse thinkers and future leaders of today. Experience the opportunities we have for you to make an impact on complex projects and on the start of your career. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, Privacy Policy | GDIT

Job Description: Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:InternsJob Qualifications:Skills:Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft OfficeCertifications:NoneExperience:0 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:Sponsorship is not available for this role.At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn’t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry?GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind!  Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients. Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge. Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.Interact with GDIT leaders.Participate in professional development.How You’ll Make this Internship Opportunity Your OwnOur Tax Accountant Internship is designed to make a direct impact on a broad variety of projects and help to co-create and deliver successful solutions to GDIT’s internal and external clients. As a Tax Account Intern, you’ll play a key part in driving company success by providing support to the GDIT Tax Department. You will be trusted to support tax department strategy, planning and compliance functions.A Day in the LifeParticipates in tax forecasts including liability, cash tax and effective tax rateIdentify/Support tax saving or risk mitigating opportunitiesImplement/Manage tax saving or risk mitigating opportunitiesAnalyze and support tax ramifications of contract proposalsResearch jurisdictional tax law and maintains current knowledge of tax laws affecting the companyAnalyze and prepare journal entries including income and transactional taxesLearn how to leverage new tools and technologiesParticipates/Assists in business unit financial statement internal and external audit inquiriesIdentify/Support process improvements, systems enhancements, and process automationVarious duties that enhance the productivity and procedures of the companyThe Must-HavesCurrently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program economics, finance, statistics, accounting, or related discipline from a United States-based college or universityExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong planning and organizational skills Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)What You’ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every DayStrong interpersonal and written communication skillsExperience using Excel, specifically data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, and chartsAbility to build meaningful relationships with manager and members of your team in a remote environmentIntuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology A sense of genuine, intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindsetBasic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)What you Offer as a Stand-Out CandidateKnowledge of tax accounting principles, interpreting financial statements, and exposure to quantitative financial analysisProficiency in VBAKnowledge of project management and data analyticsAnalytical and quantitative skills: working with and synthesizing big data into actionable insightsComfortable using data software to conduct analyses and synthesize findingsLocation: Hybrid schedule to the Herndon, VA office locationGDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.#earlytalent#GDITInternship The likely hourly rate for this position is between $19.32 - $26.11. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA VA HerndonAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identify Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.  About our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans