I-26017 - Tax Intern - Summer 2026

The Tax Internship is in Houston, Texas and will expose the candidate to essential tax functions, including income tax, sales tax, property tax, forecasting, and compliance. The role will allow the candidate to work on real-world projects alongside members of the tax team and network with other interns and employees throughout the company. The candidate will be expected to complete an independent project and present it to senior management at the end of the summer. Job Description Essential Job Responsibilities: The candidate will be expected to complete an independent project and assist the tax team in its day-to-day operations. Typical activities include: Executing compliance functions for sales, income, and property tax. Facilitating interactions between the tax team and operations teams, related to tax information, and planning opportunities. Creating and maintaining tax models and providing management with cash flow expectations. Assists in generating tax planning opportunities. Monitoring tax law changes and incorporating them into tax team compliance. Additionally, the candidate is expected to: Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. Support company vision and mission. Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings. Other Job Responsibilities: Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Ability to remain professional, positive, determined, and focused when facing challenging situations. Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications: Strong interest in the oil and gas industry and energy finance Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other departments. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision. Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision. Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language proficiency) Excellent administrative and organizational skills. Experienced in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Education Requirements: Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college. 3.0 GPA Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: None. Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope. Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise. Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years. Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics. In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America. Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth. Hilcorp Energy is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.