Tax Intern
Neogen Corporation
Summary
Neogen is seeking a Tax Intern to join our Corporate Tax team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with corporate tax processes while working alongside experienced accounting and tax professionals. The intern will support a variety of tax compliance, reporting, research, and administrative activities while developing an understanding of tax operations within a global organization.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting workpapers.
- Gather, organize, and analyze financial information needed for tax compliance and reporting.
- Support preparation of tax account reconciliations and related schedules.
- Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other state and local tax activities as needed.
- Support quarterly and year-end income tax provision processes.
- Research basic tax issues and summarize findings for members of the Tax team.
- Assist with responding to tax notices and gathering documentation for audits or inquiries.
- Maintain tax files, documentation, and supporting schedules.
- Work with Accounting, Finance, and other business functions to obtain information needed for tax reporting and compliance.
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other tax-related activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles.
- Interest in corporate taxation and a desire to develop tax knowledge.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework in federal taxation, corporate taxation, or related accounting subjects.
- Previous accounting, finance, or tax internship/work experience.
- Familiarity with ERP, accounting, or tax software.
- Interest in pursuing a CPA or other accounting-related professional certification.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles
- Interest in corporate taxation and a desire to develop tax knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Company overview
Neogen Corporation is an international food safety company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in providing comprehensive testing solutions and diagnostic products for detecting dangerous substances in food, including pathogens, allergens, mycotoxins, and contaminants. Neogen operates through two main segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety, offering a wide range of test kits, instruments, and genomic solutions. With a global presence in nearly 40 countries, the company serves food processing, animal protein, agriculture, and companion animal industries. Neogen's product portfolio includes over 100 drug detection test kits and advanced technologies for food quality assurance. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the merger with 3M's food-safety business in 2022, strengthening its position as a leader in food safety testing and diagnostics worldwide.