Program Intern, Excise Tax
Pilot Flying J
Knoxville, TNFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsAuditingExcelAccounting
- Nice to have
- TaxSQL
- Work
- On-site in Knoxville · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting87%Excel65%Auditing53%Operations32%of 105 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Pilot Company is seeking an Excise Tax Intern to join their team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This internship offers an opportunity to gain insight into how federal, state, and local excise taxes impact fuel movement through the supply chain. The intern will support compliance efforts and improve operational efficiency by auditing, consolidating, and standardizing tracking tools and file structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to how federal, state, and local excise taxes apply at every stage of physical fuel movement.
- Assist with compiling, reconciling, and preparing high-volume tax returns.
- Audit daily tracking tools and file management systems.
- Consolidate team trackers and create standardized folder structures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Excel is essential.
- Experience with Alteryx or SQL is a great advantage.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting.
- A master's concentration in tax is a plus.
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to ask timely questions and clarify requirements.
- A desire to learn and an eagerness to contribute to a collaborative environment.
- Driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming qualities.
This is a full-time, in-person internship running from June 7 – August 13, 2027, at the Knoxville headquarters.