State Tax Compliance Intern- Summer 2026

Cox Enterprises

  • Atlanta, GA
  • $21.49-32.26 per hour
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Company Cox EnterprisesJob Family Group Business OperationsJob Profile Intern - FunctionalManagement Level Individual ContributorFlexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekTravel % NoWork Shift DayCompensation Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/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 DescriptionWe 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 department 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 procedures
  • Prepare state income tax returns utilizing OneSource tax software
  • Research and generate supporting documentation for state tax issues
  • Assist 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 and at least 1 tax course) or Master’s Degree in Taxation or Accounting
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)
Benefits Of This Internship:
  • Practical experience with current tax compliance processes that supports approx. 500+ state income tax returns
  • Tax technical training and professional development mentoring opportunities
  • Inclusion in the corporate sponsored internship program, including networking opportunities and volunteer events
Benefits 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.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.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

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