Tax Department Intern (Finance)

JAS•Atlanta, GA

17h•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.

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.