Tax Department Intern (Finance)

JAS Worldwide•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. JAS is international freight forwarding and logistics company operating in approx. 350 locations around the world. The Worldwide Tax Department Intern will be exposed to international and domestic tax concepts, tax planning and M&A restructuring and tax compliance as well as participating in select phases of various long-term projects. Research tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze their application to specific situations at JAS. Support select projects by demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member and building solid relationships with team members and other departments. Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback as well as demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism. The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. This role typically involves tasks that may require sitting, standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle materials, reaching with arms and hands, and communicating verbally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY. JAS prides itself on its exceptional service and competitive pricing that comes about through the hard work and skill of the people who make up the JAS organization. The mission of JAS is to focus on innovation and maintain a commitment to deliver the product securely and on time. This mission flows through its vast global network of 38 subsidiaries, hundreds of official agent locations, and 4,200+ employees across more than 90 countries. JAS' commitment to innovation in the fields of shipping, 3PL, and freight forwarding puts it in a unique class of select companies which concentrate on specialized projects as well as commodity shipping initiatives. JAS is a premier “go-to” company for those wishing to move cargo from anywhere in the world to anywhere else in the world. Through the use of advanced tracking technologies, sophisticated global communications, and a large team of experts across a broad spectrum of specialties, JAS is able to cost effectively handle the shipping of everything from tiny camera parts up to the massive components required to build an oil rig. Transporting cargo is a complex endeavor. JAS is the brand you can trust to satisfy your most demanding requirements.

Requirements

Current Junior or Senior in college with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Major in Accounting, Finance, International Business, Business Administration.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
Ability to work with all levels of employees successfully
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Ability recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

Hands-on learning experience using Checkpoint – tax law research software
Learn by receiving personal coaching, hands on job experience and self-study of US corporation income tax law and regulations
Obtain practical knowledge of One Source tax provision software
Obtain practical knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting
Hands on experience preparing quarterly tax provision
Hands on understanding of transfer pricing and Pillar 2 tax compliance process
Review and assist with implementation of OECD Pillar 2 regulations in the jurisdiction that JAS operates
Review transfer pricing reports for accuracy and consistency
Assist in interviewing department heads to document each department operations and priorities.
Review Tax Department processes and suggest improvements
Participate on internal calls discussing global and local tax issues as well as calls with 3rd party service provides, if needed.
Assist in a preparation of various schedules needed to complete tax returns
At the end of the internship, the Intern is expected to understand global tax function, global tax compliance requirements as well as tax provision process.