Corporate Tax Intern
Corporate Tax Intern
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Job Description
At MFS you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
MFS is a premier investment management firm with a rich history and a growing global reputation. Since 1924 when our founders invented the mutual fund collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. When you join our team you will be challenged by the work you do and you will share your talents with a vibrant network of vested individuals to create an elite organization and build a rewarding career.
This intern experience provides participants with a meaningful relevant work experience as part of their academic addition to daily responsibilities participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including:
Intern New Hire Orientation
Senior Leadership Speaker Series
Social & Networking Events
Presentation Challenges
At the conclusion of this position interns will have increased their knowledge of investing the mutual fund industry employee engagement and a firm understanding of how corporate finance works at an asset manager.
The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program starting June 2nd and ending on August 7th. Students work full-time Monday through Friday 35- 40 hours per week and are paid hourly. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Internships are open to students who are rising seniors (class of 2027).
MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Tax Manager the intern will assist the corporate tax department to meet the Federal and state tax compliance requirements for MFS and its subsidiaries. The intern will also participate in diverse tax centric projects supporting the team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Assist in preparation of capital gain/loss analysis hedge analysis and other components of Federal Income Tax Return.
Assist in preparation of foreign financial information reports.
Assist in preparation of state income franchise and excise tax returns and/or quarterly state estimates.
Assist in analyzing general ledger accounts to provide roll forward of tax accounts and identifying items of income/expense that would require a tax treatment different than book (i.e. depreciation of fixed assets).
Assist in ad-hoc tax research and tax related special projects.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Tax Accounting or Finance preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with PeopleSoft a plus.
Strong business writing skills and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact in a positive manner with Corporate Finance employees as well as other MFS departments and outside Fund auditors.
#LI-HYBRID
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability please contact MFS at or email for assistance.
MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally retaliation including intimidation threats or coercion because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination engaged or may engage in filing a complaint assisted in a review investigation or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal State or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document linked for your reference.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
