Tax Intern
Parsippany
Internship
Onsite
$16/hr - $36/hr
Intern/New Grad
Zoetis is committed to research and innovation in animal health, and they are seeking a Tax Intern to support their tax department. The intern will assist with the preparation of tax returns, audits, and compliance activities while gaining valuable experience in the field of taxation.
Responsibilities
- Assist tax department with the preparation of schedules to support tax return workpapers using Microsoft Excel and other software programs
- Assist tax department with gathering supporting workpapers for audits and sox compliance
- Assist tax department with the preparation of income tax provision schedules using Microsoft Excel
- Assist tax department with the preparation of our tax balance sheet reconciliation schedules using Microsoft Excel
- Assist with the gathering, calculating, and reconciling of state apportionment information.
- Assist with state estimates, extension and return filing process, including preparing payment requests and maintaining the tax compliance calendar
- Assist in managing the retention of tax records, tax returns, and other documents
- Assist tax department with follow up on requested refunds
- Assist with tracking state tax notices and preparing responses to inquiries from state tax authorities.
- Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations
- Assist with the review of US tax returns for certain US and foreign entities
- Assist with updating Zoetis legal entity chart
Qualification
Required
- Sophomore or Junior in college (pursuing accounting or finance degree)
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
- Detail oriented, excellent analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products required