US Tax Intern - Summer 2027

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This internship will be hybrid, and interns must be located near one of our US based offices – Wellesley, MA. The Role Working within the U.S. tax department of a large Canadian-based financial services company, the Tax Intern will work along other tax professionals in the U.

S. Tax Operations Team. The intern should have a working knowledge of accounting theory and principles as well as some U.S. income tax knowledge. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Assist in preparation of income tax workpapers for provision and compliance.

• Research basic US tax theory. • Assist with completion of book/tax differences and may include deprecation. • Assist with compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.

• Assist with reconciling tax accounts. • Assist in special projects as needed. Core skill sets needed for this role: • Working towards Bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent is required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are critical. • Strong communication skills - both written and oral - are required. • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (e.

g. Excel and Word) is essential. The Candidate To be eligible for an internship at Sun Life, you must meet the following requirements: • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (June 2027 – August 2027) • Must be an undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or the equivalent • Eligible to legally work in the United States • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during Intern session Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch?

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