About the role#
As a Corporate Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to how tax functions within Rocket. You will see how accounting, finance, and tax work together to support the business. You will help with tax-related data, reporting, research, and projects while learning about different areas of corporate taxation. This role is for someone who enjoys working with numbers and wants to explore a career in corporate tax.
What you'll do#
- Support the Corporate Tax team with daily projects and activities.
- Use Excel to work with financial information and build data analysis skills.
- Assist team members with preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Learn how tax considerations connect to the broader business.
- Research tax-related topics and summarize information for the team.
- Assist with reconciliations and projects that connect tax information to financial data.
- Learn about processes and controls that help ensure tax information is accurate and complete.
- Partner with team members on ad-hoc projects.
- Contribute a fresh perspective and look for opportunities to make recurring processes more efficient.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles through coursework or previous experience.
- Comfort using Microsoft Excel and working with data.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn about corporate tax.
- Coursework in accounting, taxation, or finance is preferred.
- Interest in corporate tax, public accounting, or a career within accounting and finance is preferred.
- Experience or interest in developing advanced Excel skills is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.
- Ability to work with detailed information while understanding the bigger picture is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Rocket
Rocket provides mortgage services to consumers. The company operates within the financial services sector. It is a public company with over 10,000 employees. The organization maintains a workforce of 11,258 people.
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