2023 Accounting Tax- Intern Summer
Amazon’s Global Tax team is searching for bar-raising Tax Interns who consistently exceed expectations, thrive in a challenging workplace, and can actively contribute to our talented team. Amazon Tax Interns may support one or more of the following areas: State and Local Tax compliance or audit, Withholding Tax process, or US International Tax reporting, including compliance and ASC 740 tax provision modeling. We are focused on controllership, customer experience, and operational efficiency. As a part of the company’s system of internal controls, we test controls for effectiveness using a disciplined and independent approach and propose controls to mitigate risk. The internship will be structured to provide students the opportunity to gain hands-on tax experience, as well as own delivery of a project end-to-end. You will be well-supported and have a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with very experienced tax professionals.
This candidate is driven and can work autonomously. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills, ability to dive deep into unfamiliar data, and a voracious hunger for learning. It is also expected the candidate can stay focused in challenging and ambiguous situations, has strong leadership, organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
Please note:
- Locations for this role include the Greater Seattle area, Arlington, VA, and more. Applicants must be open to relocation to the related locations, as well as nationwide opportunities.
- Term: 12 weeks during the summer of 2023. Students will be able to select from the internship dates below. Start dates for this program are:
- Monday, May 22, 2023-Friday, August 11, 2023
- Monday, June 5, 2023- Friday, August 25, 2023
- Monday, June 12- Friday, September 1, 2023
- We are unable to accommodate applicants with visa sponsorship for this role.
- For more information, please visit https://amazonundergradstudent.splashthat.com.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degree path consisting of
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, plus
- A Master’s degree in Tax or Master’s degree in Accounting (preferably in a tax track).
- Expected conferral dates are:
- Between December 2023 and June 2024 for those currently enrolled at the Master’s level, or
- Between December 2024 and June 2025 for those currently enrolled at the Bachelor’s level.
- Able to work 40 hours a week throughout the course of a 10 to 12-week summer internship commitment starting in May or June.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of first-year accounting curriculum
- Positive attitude
- Prior internship experience in tax or accounting
- Strong academic, leadership, and/or extracurricular record.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication with a keen focus on delivering business results.
- Demonstrated track record in using data and metrics to make decisions and build scalable solutions.
- Ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to act strategically and make decisions under ambiguity.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.