About the role#
As a US Tax Intern, you will join the U.S. Tax Operations Team within the tax department of Sun Life. You will work alongside tax professionals to support income tax provision and compliance processes. This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Prepare income tax workpapers for provision and compliance.
- Research basic US tax theory.
- Assist with the completion of book/tax differences.
- Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.
- Reconcile tax accounts.
- Assist with special projects as assigned by the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or a related field.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from June 2027 through August 2027.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.
- The work modality for this internship is hybrid.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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