Tax Intern, Summer 2026

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 35

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RWE Clean Energy LLC
To start as soon as possible full time fixed term

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Tax Department is responsible for all tax related items required by each separate jurisdiction. The department works on a variety of tax types including: income tax sales & use tax and property tax. RWECE is owned by a German parent company which requires additional factors and filings.

Role Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing workpapers and schedules for use in preparing income tax returns
Assist with the preparation of required foreign informational forms including but not limited to Form 5472 Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business
Help with the quarterly provision process through Global Tax Center
Support partnership reporting requirements related to tax credits and transferability
Prepare spreadsheets to assist in sales and use tax filings as well as various other compliance activities
Responsible for the preparation of tax exemption certificates
Help with property tax matters including valuation comparison between years

Job Requirements and Experiences:

A student Sophomore standing or higher majoring in accounting
Understanding of accounting concepts
Proficiency in Excel
Detail oriented and great communication skills
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter goal-oriented and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction is easy to challenge and develop and is coachable

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The hourly base salary range for this position in Illinois for undergraduates is $25.00 - $35.00 an hour and for graduates is $30.00 - $40.00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Paid time off and Holidays.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWEs team of about 2000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nations growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind solar and battery projects focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

Required Experience:

Intern

RWE Clean Energy LLCTo start as soon as possible full time fixed termFunctional area: Finance / ControllingRemuneration: Non-ExemptThe Tax Department is responsible for all tax related items required by each separate jurisdiction. The department works on a variety of tax types including: income tax ...