Tax Intern

Tax Intern Needed – Paid Internship!

Location: South Jordan, Utah (In-Office)

Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: January

Schedule: Flexible hours

What is OOCL?

OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies. As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands, OOCL provides customers with fully integrated logistics and containerized transportation services, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australasia.

The Financial Control (FINCON) team is responsible for all accounting and tax activities of several North American business entities within multiple industries including ocean carrier agency, trucking, intermodal/rail, and real estate. We maintain and develop accounting principles, practices, and procedures in alignment with headquarters to ensure accurate and timely financial statements to external stakeholders and internal reporting to corporate management, as well as to stay in compliance with regulations.

Scope of Responsibility

The Tax Intern will assist with tasks such as gathering and organizing supporting documentation, preparing tax workpapers, reconciling tax-related accounts, maintaining filing calendars, validating tax data, and assisting with data collection for tax returns, provisions, and tax audits. These activities are essential to the tax compliance process but can be effectively performed under the supervision of the tax team.

Compiling tax support schedules and documentation packages

Retrieving supporting information from internal departments

Assisting in preparations of preliminary workpapers for U.S., Canadian, Mexican, and Costa Rican tax returns

Maintaining tracking logs for filing deadlines and deliverables

Assisting with intercompany transaction documentation

Supporting audit requests from IRS, CRA, SAT (Mexico), and the Costa Rica tax authority

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation

Skills in MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook

Basic understanding of accounting and taxation principles

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

OOCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. For more information, we encourage you to visit us at www.oocl.com.