Tax Intern Fall 2025

Company OverviewWherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Position SummaryThis is an internship position involving various duties that permit exposure to the student's field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment. The position will be fully remote and requires minimum 20 hours worked per week.This role will support the Bridgestone Income Tax team with various federal, state and international tax responsibilities as well as opportunities to support special projects. This position will be responsible for researching and gathering information from several ERP systems and using a variety of systems to work collaboratively with teammates across Bridgestone.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:• Under immediate direction and guidance of a Bridgestone Income Tax Manager providing day to day assistance on various tax projects.• Participate in the preparation of federal, state, and international tax filings including but not limited to: determining estimated payments, reconciling trial balance, analyzing fixed assets, interacting with finance teammates to gather tax information, compiling US Federal 1120s, gathering information for international IRS Form 5471 and 5742s, and collecting state apportionment information.• Assist with Canadian tax return preparation.• Assist with tax accounting process including but not limited to: preparing monthly and quarterly tax entries, developing and maintain tax basis balance sheets, and calculating permanent and temporary tax adjustments during year end close process.• Support the development of responses to IRS information requests.• Use various ERP systems and other software solutions including but not limited to: SharePoint, SAP, Lawson, Corptax for Tax Filings, and OneSource for Provision.• Provide support for a variety of tax savings or special projects including but not limited to: Tangible Property Regulations and Research & Development Credit.• Assist the international tax team with the transfer pricing documentation preparation process.Required:• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or tax.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products (i.e. Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel)• Self motivated with a positive attitude• Strong analytical skills, able to analyze complex problems and devise viable solutions·Preferred Qualifications:• Coursework in taxation• Desire to explore a career in tax