Intern, Tax

AIRCASTLE ADVISOR • Stamford, CT

6h

About The Position

The Tax Department at Aircastle is seeking a Tax Intern to support the team with various tax compliance and reporting activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to corporate tax functions, including indirect and direct tax processes such as VAT, Sales & Use, and U.S. and international tax compliance. The role is designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Tax team.

Requirements

• Junior currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field
• Prior internship or coursework related to accounting or taxation preferred.
• Basic understanding of federal and state taxation concepts; exposure to international or indirect taxes is a plus.
• Strong interest in developing a career in tax or accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent reading, writing, comprehension & summarizing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn in a professional setting

Responsibilities

• Prepare transaction write-ups (generally 10 to 15 transactions per quarter) and summarize in templates for auditors with supporting documentation
• Support the preparation of VAT filings for international jurisdictions under the supervision of the Tax team.
• Assist with the preparation of Sales & Use tax returns.
• Support reconciliations related to tax basis, fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Help respond to internal requests for tax-related data and analyses.
• Help track notices from taxing authorities and assist with preparing responses under supervision.
• Provide support during federal, state, local, and foreign tax audits as needed.
• Perform general administrative and analytical support for the Tax team on ad hoc projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern