About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship program for Summer 2027. You will work with the domestic and international income and indirect tax teams at our corporate office. The role provides hands-on experience with core tax responsibilities, projects, and assignments.
What you'll do#
- Assist with federal, state, and international income tax returns, extensions, and estimated taxes.
- Calculate book-tax differences and prepare supporting work papers.
- Reconcile tax accounts and analyze variances.
- Review exemption certificates and work with third-party tax advisors on technical issues.
- Support income or sales tax audits by gathering data, preparing schedules, and drafting correspondence.
- Calculate monthly and quarterly intercompany transfer pricing charges.
- Manage intercompany wire transfers and assist with business license filings and annual reports.
- Investigate accounting entries for proper tax treatment.
- Use tax technology including OneSource, CheckPoint, Alteryx, Vertex Solutions, and AI tools.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, having completed your junior year and entering your 4th year.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and an Accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent Google Suite tools.
- Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and handle deadline-driven tasks.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a Master of Science in Taxation or Master of Accounting program with a taxation concentration.
- Preferred: Interest in obtaining a CPA license and a focus on specializing in tax.
- Preferred: Aptitude for technology and one year of experience in a retail environment.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Irving, Texas.
- This is a full-time internship.
About Michaels Stores
Michaels Stores operates as a retailer of arts and crafts supplies. The company maintains over 1,300 locations across the United States and Canada. Established in 1973, it is based in Irving, Texas. The business includes the framing specialist Artistree and the handmade goods marketplace MakerPlace by Michaels.
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