Summer 2028 Tax Analyst Internship

About the Role

Join Koch as a Summer 2028 Tax Intern and gain hands-on experience that creates real value for our businesses and customers. Internship opportunities are available in Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; and Plano, TX.

This is a full-time, in-person internship beginning in May 2028.

What You Will Do

• Build relationships across the business to better understand operations and identify tax-related opportunities.
• Participate in training programs that introduce key tax concepts and industry-leading tax software.
• Partner with tax professionals to analyze business transactions and support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of corporate tax returns and support compliance with U.S. and international tax regulations.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world tax and business challenges.
• Strengthen your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills through meaningful project work.
• Attend internship onboarding and training in Wichita, KS (travel may be required for interns based in Atlanta, GA or Plano, TX).
• Learn, develop, and apply Principle Based Management™, Koch's framework for creating long-term value and achieving personal and professional growth.

Selected candidates may be placed in one of the following (but not limited to) areas of concentration:

• Global Tax Reporting (GTR): Contribute to federal tax reporting and compliance efforts for multiple Koch businesses while collaborating with accounting, finance, and tax professionals to support tax planning, reporting, and commercial decision-making.
• Tax Accounting: Assist with analyzing and reporting tax data, partnering with accounting, finance, and tax professionals to support accurate reporting and informed business decisions.
• Tax Transformation: Support initiatives that modernize tax processes, technology, and data by helping improve reporting tools, enhance data quality, and contribute to projects that drive long-term organizational transformation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business degree program and expected to graduate.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) in person during the Summer 2028 internship.
• Eligible for full-time employment no later than Summer 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of GAAP reporting principles.
• Experience using analytical and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• An analytical mindset and eagerness to learn, solve complex problems, and create value.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and how they can be applied to improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and create value.

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or other relevant experience in accounting, finance, or audit.
• Coursework in taxation, accounting, finance, or business analytics.