Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern – Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.06 - $31.63/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

We are looking for a state income tax compliance intern to join our team, within the CEI Tax Department (50+ people), from May to August. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of accounting concepts and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in accounting. Our internship provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience with basic tax compliance processes and concepts in the state taxation space. The intern will work with a team of professionals to help support state tax returns filed with the various state departments of revenues.

Responsibilities:

Prepare foundational work to support approximately 500 state tax returns including work related to apportionment, modifications, NOLs, etc.Document new and/or update work proceduresPrepare state income tax returns utilizing OneSource tax softwareResearch and generate supporting documentation for state tax issuesAssist with ad hoc state income tax projects, as needed

Preferred Skills

 Good understanding of accounting concepts Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills Good time management Team oriented Strong technology skills

Requirements:

Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred completion of Intermediate Accounting) or Master’s Degree in Taxation or Accounting   GPA of 3.2 or higherExperience with Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits Of This Internship:

Practical experience with current tax compliance processes that supports approx. 500+ state income tax returnsTax technical training and professional development mentoring opportunitiesInclusion in the corporate sponsored internship program, including networking opportunities and volunteer events

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.