Tax Intern

As a Tax Intern at Safelite, your responsibilities will include preparing state and local income tax filings, assisting with sales tax audit support, and supporting the unclaimed property due diligence review process. You will also help with tax accounting reconciliation by analyzing data and responding to inquiries from tax authorities.

To qualify for the Tax Intern position at Safelite, you should ideally be a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn and available to work 35-40 hours a week.

The Tax Intern role is crucial to Safelite's operations as it helps ensure our tax compliance and supports financial accuracy. By managing tax returns and audits, the intern directly contributes to the financial integrity of the company.

Yes! Safelite is committed to the career development of its employees. As a Tax Intern, you'll gain valuable experience that can lead to further opportunities within the organization in areas such as tax compliance, accounting, and finance.

At Safelite, the working environment is collaborative and supportive. We want our interns to feel engaged and valued, and we focus on their career development to ensure they have everything they need to succeed during their time with us.

When answering this question, express your enthusiasm for learning about tax preparation and compliance, and mention how Safelite’s commitment to employee development aligns with your career goals.

Discuss your problem-solving approach, emphasizing your attention to detail and your willingness to seek help from supervisors to rectify discrepancies promptly.

Highlight any accounting or finance courses you have completed that have equipped you with foundational knowledge for the role, such as tax accounting or financial reporting.

Provide a specific example where collaboration led to success, focusing on your role within the team and the skills you employed to contribute effectively.

Mention any relevant software or tools you have experience with, such as Excel, tax software, or accounting systems, and how they will help you in the Tax Intern role at Safelite.

Share your strategies for time management, such as prioritizing tasks and staying organized, and be sure to reference any pertinent experiences where you handled deadlines effectively.

Explain that accuracy in tax preparation is crucial to prevent costly errors, maintain compliance with tax laws, and ensure the financial health of the company and its stakeholders.

Identify a strength relevant to the role, such as analytical skills or attention to detail, and provide examples of how you have demonstrated this strength in academic or work settings.

Discuss your proactive approach to learning, such as taking the initiative to research and seek guidance from experienced team members to effectively support the sales tax audit process.

Prepare thoughtful questions reflecting your interest in the company and role, such as inquiries about team dynamics, opportunities for hands-on experience, and how success is measured in the internship.