Tax Analyst Intern

Tax Analyst Summer Intern

Cox Family Office Atlanta, GA

Overview:

The Cox Family Office is a family office based in Atlanta, GA that serves the shareholders of a fifth generation privately held company and is currently seeking a Tax Analyst Intern to support our tax compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will be someone pursuing a Tax or Accounting degree and interested in the private high-net wealth sector.

This internship will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tax compliance from experienced CPAs and tax professionals as well as tax planning for high-net wealth individuals, trusts, and related entities.

This individual will report to the Tax Managers on the Tax and Generational Planning Group.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing individual, trust, and entity tax returns under supervision.
• Support tax projections and planning analyses using Excel and tax software.
• Conduct tax research and summarize findings for the team.
• Help maintain tax documentation for charitable contributions, gifts, and other tax-sensitive transactions.
• Assist with tax compliance calendars and filing deadlines.
• Support responses to tax audits, notices, and controversy matters, including gathering documentation and drafting initial responses under supervision.
• Participate in special projects related to tax strategy, estate planning, and generational wealth transfer.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field (150-hour CPA track preferred).
• Strong interest in taxation and wealth management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship or coursework in tax/accounting is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.