Taxation Intern

Job Description

Taxation Intern | Valorantum

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship role at Valorantum. The position is housed within the Engineering Research & Development Department, though its primary function is to support the company’s accounting operations. This taxation intern will serve as a key member of the Tax Department, playing a vital role in supporting the company’s global tax accounting, compliance, advice, and planning initiatives. The role is essential for assisting with US federal, state, and local corporate tax provisions and ensuring adherence to compliance matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $20–$32 hourly
• Team: Tax Department, supporting accounting.
• Mission: Support Valorantum’s global tax function by contributing to US federal, state, and local corporate tax provisions, compliance, and accounting matters.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Provision Calculations: Support the tax function in determining US federal, state, and local corporate tax provisions, including the estimation of book-to-tax differences. This will involve active participation in ASC 740 tax accounting matters and involvement with the quarterly/annual SEC tax footnote.
• Tax Compliance Assistance: Assist with various aspects of US federal, state, and local tax compliance. This includes helping with quarterly US federal and state estimates calculations and addressing notices received from various state jurisdictions.
• Audit Support: Provide assistance with any potential federal and state corporate income tax audits. This includes gathering necessary information for audits conducted by various tax authorities.
• Process Transformation: Act as an innovator, leveraging technology to help transform the global tax function. This involves identifying opportunities for efficiency and developing effective working relationships with internal staff and management, as well as finance, legal, and other operating personnel.
• Documentation & Data Management: Maintain internal controls documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. This role also involves gathering information for tax-related disclosures during quarterly global tax provision processes and providing data for federal and state income tax return filings prepared by third-party tax consultants.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This is an entry-level co-op position.
• Experience: Applicants must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required, both now and in the future, as Valorantum does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry-level roles within this part of the organization.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate project status is essential to ensure internal deadlines are consistently met. The role requires proactive engagement in gathering and preparing financial and tax-related information.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates pursuing a degree specifically in taxation or a closely related field.