The Washington Post
Tax Intern (Finance)
The Washington Post is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated tax intern interested in gaining practical experience as a tax department contributor.
The purchase of The Washington Post by Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, has propelled the company into the elite set of US digital publishers. Recently, The Washington Post neared 3 million digital subscribers and was named a top employer in Washington DC by Forbes in 2019. Fast Company put The Washington Post at the top of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" of 2015, 2017, and 2018 in Media.
Along with the robust investment and record-breaking growth in digital revenue, traffic, and subscriptions comes the responsibility of accurately and timely complying with increasing US and international reporting requirements. You will be part of a team charged with this task, using modern tax compliance technology (OneSource), research tools, and technical accounting and tax knowledge combined with comprehensive judgment to identify and solve technical tax and compliance issues.
Tax compliance is a deadline-driven process. A strong candidate in this position must be organized, possess a sense of urgency, and be able to communicate with internal departments as well as external vendors to correctly prepare tax returns. Strong Excel skills are also essential for this role as all the return data is aggregated in Excel prior to migrating to the tax software.
The position's responsibilities will include utilizing Excel capabilities to automate tax calculations, preparing Federal and state income tax returns using OneSource tax software, and reviewing tax return drafts for correctness. Responsibilities may also include ad hoc tax research and analysis projects on various tax topics.
Eligibility:
You must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Accounting or Taxation.
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The Washington Post includes salary ranges for certain positions to comply with local pay transparency laws. The salary range for this position is:
$43,100.00 - $71,900.00
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?