State of Ohio · 1 day ago
Accounting Internship - Audit Division
Columbus, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrThe State of Ohio's Department of Taxation is seeking multiple College Interns for their Audit Division. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working with taxation professionals, performing duties akin to those of a full-time, entry-level employee, including conducting audits and collaborating on special projects.
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Responsibilities
Plans and conducts audits and refund investigations for Sales and Use Tax, Employer Withholding Tax, Motorcraft (aircraft, watercraft, vehicle) taxes, and/or International Fuel Tax Agreement
Conduct office reviews of taxpayer returns, invoices, receipts, ledgers, etc
Conduct pre-audit analysis with lead auditors and/or manager to determine scope, methodology, sample type and period
Draft audit remarks to support audit findings and/or refund recommendations
Provide education of Ohio tax law during the audit to promote current and future compliance
Learn to read and interpret section Title 57 (Taxation) of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 5703 of the Ohio Administrative Code
Apply both codes to decision making within the audit on taxability, interest, penalty, etc
Collaborate with management and peers on new audit ideas or special projects, leveraging data sets and new technology to enhance the Audit Division
Other responsibilities include: problem-solving tax issues, assisting veteran auditors in their audits and/or field assignments, traveling to taxpayer’s facilities to understand their operations, and working on various special projects both individually and in a group of your peers
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be enrolled in college to qualify
Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork
Benefits
Flexible Schedule (between 15-40 hours weekly, depending on your availability)
Generous Compensation (pay determined by education and experience)
Convenient location north of downtown, including free parking (15 minute drive from OSU campus)
Eligibility to apply for internal, full-time positions
Real experience that will further your career as an accounting professional
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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