Tax Intern

About the Team

Responsible for overseeing the tax compliance, planning, and tax due-diligence for GOAT Group, the Tax team is essential to each department and their respective business goals. The Tax team collaborates with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the financial health of the company through accurate and timely tax filings, advising on strategic business decisions, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and international laws and regulations.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Tax intern to support the Tax Team on many of our day-to-day business operations while also working on many of the tax initiatives that impact the business. You will also participate in job shadowing, mentorship, and other tax/finance exploration and preparation activities with the Tax Team while working with Finance Teams and other stakeholders. Most importantly, you will develop knowledge and gain experience (both soft skills and technical skills) in how the Tax Team functions with exposure to the various operations and positions it manages, and how Tax is valued in both Finance and the Business world.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Accounting, Legal, Finance, and other departments to discuss Tax implications on various business transactions
• Learn and be exposed to different aspects of taxation: domestic tax, state taxes, and international tax and how it impacts business decisions
• Support the Tax Team with preparation of tax calculations and workpapers for Federal and State Tax Returns, 1099-Ks,  property, sales and use, VAT, unclaimed property, and other regulatory filings as needed
• Research tax technical matters using tax research tools and writing memorandums to document  and defend tax positions based on business updates
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism
• Assist the Tax Team with financial assurance, including proper documentation of Tax Controls and internal audits
• Respond to communications from federal, state, and local taxing authorities
• Work with Accounting and Finance teams on monthly end-close support
• Conduct due diligence to identify tax exposure on various business initiatives / transactions 

We are looking for:

• No Tax experience required; just a curiosity for tax and how it connects with the business
• At least 1 business course in Accounting or Tax
• Business-oriented and curious about learning and gaining industry knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new information as it relates to improving processes
• Open to ambiguity and learning new concepts
• Must be independent, self-motivated, and success-driven, yet willing to work within a cross-functional team environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented