About the role#
TotalEnergies is looking for a Tax Intern for the Spring 2027 term. This role supports the U.S. Tax team and provides exposure to tax accounting, compliance, tax planning, data analytics, and process improvement. You will work on scoped assignments with guidance from tax professionals to learn how tax data flows through financial reporting and business operations.
What you'll do#
- Gather, organize, and validate data for income tax provisions and federal, state, and indirect tax compliance.
- Create and maintain reconciliations, workpapers, schedules, and other tax documentation.
- Use Excel and analytics tools to prepare data summaries and support recurring tax processes.
- Analyze datasets to identify inconsistencies, trends, and opportunities to improve data quality.
- Assist with data extraction, transformation, and reporting for tax and management needs.
- Document processes and identify opportunities for standardization and automation.
- Conduct basic tax or accounting research and summarize findings.
- Support tax planning and transaction projects through research and preparation of documentation.
- Coordinate information requests with internal partners and external advisors.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and special projects while escalating data issues or risks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a rising junior or senior in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, or a combined bachelor’s and master’s program including Taxation.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and data organization.
- An interest in corporate tax, data analytics, or technology-enabled process improvement.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Preferred: Prior experience in accounting, tax, finance, or data analytics through internships, student organizations, or projects.
- Preferred: Coursework toward a master’s degree in Taxation.
- Preferred: Exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, or automation tools.
- Preferred: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 through April 30, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: TotalEnergies is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a multinational energy company founded in 1924. It operates in over 130 countries and employs more than 10,001 people. The business focuses on oil, gas, and renewable energy production. It maintains a presence in sectors ranging from refining and trading to solar and wind power.
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