Tax Intern

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.JAS is international freight forwarding and logistics company operating in approx. 350 locations around the world. The Worldwide Tax Department Intern will be exposed to international and domestic tax concepts, tax planning and M&A restructuring and tax compliance as well as participating in select phases of various long-term projects. Research tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze their application to specific situations at JAS. Support select projects by demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member and building solid relationships with team members and other departments. Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback as well as demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism. RESPONSIBILITY & EXPECTATIONS: Hands-on learning experience using Checkpoint - tax law research software Learn by receiving personal coaching, hands on job experience and self-study of US corporation income tax law and regulations Obtain practical knowledge of One Source tax provision software Obtain practical knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting Hands on experience preparing quarterly tax provision Hands on understanding of transfer pricing and Pillar 2 tax compliance process Review and assist with implementation of OECD Pillar 2 regulations in the jurisdiction that JAS operates Review transfer pricing reports for accuracy and consistency Assist in interviewing department heads to document each department operations and priorities Review Tax Department processes and suggest improvements Participate on internal calls discussing global and local tax issues as well as calls with 3rd party service provides, if needed. Assist in a preparation of various schedules needed to complete tax returns At the end of the internship, the Intern is expected to understand global tax function, global tax compliance requirements as well as tax provision process. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Junior or Senior in college with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Major in Accounting, Finance, International Business, Business Administration. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently Ability to work with all levels of employees successfully Fluent in English, verbal and written Ability recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively. ENVIRONMENT: 100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be (up to __%) required in support of the position's responsibilities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.This role typically involves tasks that may require sitting, standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle materials, reaching with arms and hands, and communicating verbally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT \"KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.\" JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY. #J-18808-Ljbffr