About the role#
This summer internship offers exposure to core tax functions including income, sales, property, and severance tax. You will work directly with the tax team on daily operations and gain experience in forecasting and compliance. A key part of the role involves completing an independent project to present to senior management at the end of the summer. You will report to the Tax Director and interact with the Chief Financial Officer.
What you'll do#
- Execute compliance tasks for sales, income, severance, and property tax.
- Create and maintain tax models while providing cash flow expectations to management.
- Facilitate communication between the tax department and operations teams.
- Generate tax planning opportunities and monitor changes in tax law.
- Maintain company assets, protect confidential information, and support the company mission.
- Adhere to the core values of integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited four-year university or college with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Strong interest in the oil and gas industry and energy finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with different priorities without close supervision.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and manage data effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full time, paid internship.
About Hilcorp
Hilcorp is an oil and natural gas company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1989, it operates as a privately held organization. The company employs over 2,000 people. It focuses on the exploration and production of energy resources.
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