What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Intern position at J.R. Simplot Company?
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Why Intern with Simplot Tax:
- Work part-time in the school year and full time in the summer.
- Build your skill set and get real, relevant experience in tax and accounting.
- Be a part of an international company that offers challenging work and exposure to a wide variety of technical issues.
Key Responsibilities
As a Tax intern in Simplot's Tax Department, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing sales/use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions across the US.
- Compilation of information to support sales tax audits.
- Assisting with tax research and documenting findings.
- Monitor and record property tax bills and assessments using tax technology.
- Assist with income tax research and special projects.
- Assist international GST/PST filing.
Typical Education
- Must be pursuing a BA/BS or MS in Accounting or Tax.
- Must be a full-time student.
Relevant Experience
Successful candidates for this position will have:
- Strong software skills; specifically, with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications.
- Excellent communications skills; both verbal and written.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- An interest in an indirect tax career
- Flexibility with the work schedule, particularly in the school year.
- It is preferred that the candidate be available for 6 months and be:
- Early Junior status within the undergraduate accounting program; or
- Early Senior status also committed to the Master of Tax graduate program
Other Information
Simplot Intern Benefits
As an intern at Simplot you will experience competitive pay and participate in intern specific events like executive presentations, professional development opportunities and social events.
Job Requisition ID: 27341
Travel Required: None
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**