Tax Accounting Intern – Non- Tax

Tax Accounting Year-Round Intern | Tyson Foods

This is a part-time, year-round internship at Tyson Foods, located in Springdale, AR. Tyson Foods is a leading global food company, dedicated to producing high-quality protein products that nourish consumers worldwide. This entry-level position plays a vital role within the Tax organization, offering an opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s financial operations. The intern will engage in diverse non-income tax activities, which are essential for maintaining compliance and supporting the overall efficiency of the tax department.

This role offers significant development opportunities within a major corporate environment.

• Role:
  Internship
• Type:
  Part-time (Year-round)
• Location:
  
  In-person, Springdale, AR
• Team:
  Tax organization
• Mission:
  To support the Tax organization by engaging in various non-income tax activities, encompassing sales and use tax, audits, property or payroll tax, and critical tax research.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point

• Tax Return Preparation:
  Assist with the preparation of sales and use tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Audit Support:
  Provide direct assistance during tax audits, helping to gather information and respond to inquiries.
• Tax Administration:
  Aid in various tasks related to property or payroll tax, contributing to the broader tax compliance efforts.
• Research & Analysis:
  Conduct thorough tax research to support departmental needs and inform decision-making processes.
• Non-Income Tax Initiatives:
  Participate in a variety of other non-income tax-related activities and professional development opportunities within the department.

• Background:
  Entry-Level position. Candidates must currently be active students and maintain student status for the entire duration of the internship. This role requires candidates to reside within a commutable distance of 60 miles or less to the Springdale, AR facility.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of non-income tax principles and an understanding of the processes involved in Sales and Use Tax audits.
• Skills:
  
  Possess strong computer proficiency, specifically with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Essential communication skills include strong written and verbal abilities. Additionally, candidates must exhibit the ability to multi-task effectively and possess good interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
• Bonus:
  Preferred candidates are those pursuing a Finance or Accounting major, ideally classified as an incoming junior or senior with at least one year of academic study remaining. Candidates who are considering further education after degree completion are encouraged to highlight this information on their resume for comprehensive consideration.