Tax Accounting Intern

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Assist with the preparation of federal, state and local tax returns, including data entry, form completion and analytical review

• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual income tax provision including tax account analysis

• Respond to tax notices and assist with tax audits

• Process tax payments as requested

• Research various tax issues as requested

• Perform other related accounting and administrative tasks, as required

• Manage relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization; adhere consistently with all organizational policies related to our respectful workplace

• Work collaboratively with others within and outside of his or her function to achieve goals, simplify processes, reduce costs, prevent loss and ensure that work is completed safely, accurately and on time

• Responsible for adhering consistently with all employment policies as stated in the employee handbook provided or as provided by his or her supervisor

• Model the high level of customer service expected of all Copart associates including, but not limited to, responding to voicemails and emails within organizationally defined timeframes, completing projects as committed, responding to others' feedback appropriately, and making optimal use of organizationally limited resources by offering assistance to other functional teams when appropriate

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age and present state-required proof of age documents

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university -- Accounting field of study preferred

• Must be classified as a Senior by current institution at the time of the internship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.

• Clear oral and verbal communication and listening skills.

• Possess good analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Willingness to learn, self-motivated, and able to follow directions.

• Basic understanding of taxation.

• Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.

• Able to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English.

• Able to positively model the organization's commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a respectful workplace.