The Role
The Tax Intern will assist with tax compliance tasks, including preparing workbooks, communicating with team members, performing tax research, and supporting tax projects.
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About JSSI
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chicago, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is the largest independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for business aviation. JSSI delivers comprehensive coverage for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs) across more than 300 different aircraft makes and models, helping owners and operators stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability, and protect asset value throughout the lifecycle of ownership. JSSI has built a portfolio of complementary business lines designed to simplify the economic and technical complexity of business aviation; these include Maintenance teams, Traxxall maintenance tracking software, Parts & Engines, Conklin aircraft cost and performance data, and Aviation Capital asset-based financing solutions. Together, these offerings support owners, operators, and maintenance providers with integrated tools spanning ownership and maintenance planning, execution, and financial management. With more than 6,500 aircraft supported through programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages its unique independence, unmatched scale, and data-driven insight to deliver customized solutions and support models aligned to the interests of each client — regardless of aircraft platform. JSSI is backed by leading institutional investors GTCR, Genstar Capital, and Blackstone. Learn more at jetsupport.com.
JSSI is looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Tax Team this summer in our Chicago corporate headquarters.
The Tax Intern will assist the Tax Team with various aspects of tax compliance, including income and indirect tax at the federal, state, and international level. They will be exposed to the aviation industry, as well as JSSI’s unique blend of multiple service lines. This individual will gain insights working within the Tax & Accounting function of an organization and will develop valuable networks communicating with other colleagues of the JSSI team in their role.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the Tax Team in preparing various workbooks, schedules, and tax calculations.
- Communicate with various JSSI team members to obtain necessary information required for our tax filings.
- Assist in preparing tax account reconciliations and requested data analysis as needed.
- Coordinate with the accounts payable team to ensure tax payments are accurately submitted.
- Investigate and address queries and notices from tax authorities.
- Perform tax research on various topics impacting JSSI’s business; and
- Assist the Tax Team with other duties or special tax projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Junior year of college or higher preferred
- Studying Finance/Accounting, or related field.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to grasp new financial and technical concepts quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to being a supportive team member.
- Desire to learn about the aviation industry.
Summer Internship Highlights:
- Global All-Company Meetings
- Day trip to our warehouse in Cincinnati, OH
- Day trip to EAA AirVenture 2026 (Oshkosh Air Show)
- Interaction with Senior Management
- Community Service Day
- Team activities outside the office
- Company-paid housing in downtown Chicago, IL
JSSI Interns are eligible for company paid housing, including a meal plan which covers breakfast and dinner during the term of the internship. The hourly pay rate for our Internship Program is $23.00 or $24.00 if you do not require housing for the duration of your internship.
Please note that this internship position is not eligible for company-provided healthcare benefits.
JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.
Top Skills
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Tax Compliance
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The Company
What We Do
For more than 30 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry. JSSI is responsible for maintaining in excess of 2,000 business jets, regional jets and helicopters across the globe and serves customers through an infrastructure of certified technical advisors. JSSI leverages this technical knowledge, experience, buying power and data to provide support at every stage of the aircraft life cycle; from aircraft acquisition to aircraft teardown and part out. GTCR, a leading private equity firm, is a majority investor in JSSI.
