Tax Intern

AgReserves, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic and inquisitive Tax Intern to join our Corporate Tax team. The Tax Intern supports the team in the preparation of personal property tax and sales/use tax filings. Filing accurate and timely reports with local, state, and federal jurisdictions is essential to the organization’s ability to legally conduct business within those jurisdictions. A successful candidate takes initiative to understand the tax function, works with a sense of urgency, and is proactive with assisting in other tax-related projects.

Responsibilities:

• Learn the department and company’s culture and expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of annual business personal property tax renditions and associated property tax filings.
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and/or annual sales/use tax returns.
• Research important issues as needed to comply with tax law.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and apply them to reduce tax obligations.
• Assist in preparing documentation to support tax positions for use in tax audits and other inquiries.
• Actively participate and engage during trainings, group conversations, and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, preferably with an emphasis in tax.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools with aptitude for learning new computer software, including PTMS (property tax program).
• Experience with ERP systems and/or database queries a plus.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Self-motivated, high level of integrity and work ethic, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to accommodate extended work hours occasionally to meet critical deadlines per business needs.

Working conditions:

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. • Occasionally lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as files, supplies, or equipment. • Regularly sit, stand, and move about the office environment. • Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment. • Occasionally reach, bend, or stoop to access files, storage, or office equipment. • Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically, including written and verbal communication. • Have adequate vision to perform office tasks, including reading, computer use, and reviewing documents, with the ability to adjust focus as needed.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate. • Work is performed primarily in a climate‑controlled office environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards. • Routine use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and filing systems. • Noise levels are typically quiet to moderate, consistent with a professional office setting. • Occasional travel by vehicle or other means may be required to visit company locations or attend meetings. • Periodic after‑hours or extended work hours may be necessary to support business operations or critical deadlines. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or during specific activities and will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.