About the role#
The CFA Tax Intern role within the Corporate Finance and Accounting division offers students a chance to experience the life of a tax accountant. You will work in a remote environment with a manager assigned to oversee your day to day tasks, while also having opportunities to collaborate with different teams across the division. This role is designed to build skills for a career in taxation.
What you'll do#
- Support the preparation of quarterly and year-end income tax provision calculations.
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns, tax adjustment workpapers, and quarterly tax-related filings and analyses.
- Perform tax account reconciliations, process tax-related payments, and prepare journal entries.
- Assist with the preparation of indirect tax filings and workpapers, including premium tax, sales and use tax, and property tax.
- Support tax withholding and compliance activities, including interactions with taxing authorities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and gain exposure to tax leadership.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student pursuing a degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Status as a rising sophomore, junior, senior, or student pursuing advanced degrees.
- Availability to extend the summer internship in a part-time capacity from late August or early September through October 15.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience with the MS Office suite, specifically Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with AI tools is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is fully remote.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Interns receive three days of paid time off plus paid holidays.
- The company provides necessary equipment including a laptop and monitor.
About The Standard
The Standard provides workplace benefits and financial services. Its offerings include disability, life, dental, and vision insurance, alongside retirement plans and annuities. The company also manages absence and paid family leave programs. Founded in 1906, it operates as a private organization based in Portland, Oregon. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and supports a remote-work model.
How to get in at The Standard
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