Tax Accounting Intern

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.

Ready to transform your academic skills into first-hand business opportunities with an industry leader? If so, come explore this fantastic opportunity at JOCKEY! We offer a comprehensive internship program that allows students to have hands-on experience in their selected field of study. Our internship program prepares students for their careers, allows them to develop the necessary business skills to succeed, and gives them a real-world perspective on the many roles available to them in the apparel industry. Additionally, we offer an adaptable team environment which provides for continual learning!

Employees enjoy a workplace that is exciting and evolving. At JOCKEY, you will be able to try new things, set goals for your development, build a career that fits your expectations, and have fun along the way! Our paid Tax Accounting Internship is located at Jockey’s corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI - an easy commute from the greater Milwaukee/Racine areas, Northern IL, or surrounding southeast WI regions. Plus, work schedules are very flexible in order accommodate class schedules/commitments.

JOCKEY OFFERS:

• Competitive salary

• Onsite, professional training in the Finance/Accounting fields

• Ongoing Manager and professional mentoring

The Tax Accounting Intern will work closely with our corporate tax team on a variety of projects, including:

• Property Tax return compliance.

• Update personal property tax spreadsheets and prepare annual returns for multiple jurisdictions/states.

• Process business license/tax forms per monthly calendar.

• Process and track check requests.

• Create Excel spreadsheets to assist in account analysis.

• General filing and clerical tasks.

• Perform other duties/projects as requested.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. (Junior status desired.) GPA of 3.0 or above.

• General accounting experience helpful (gained through classroom or internship experience).

• Solid computer skills in the MS-Office suite; strong Excel skills.

• Strong time management skills in order to meet project deadlines.

• Good oral communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Ability to work at Jockey's corporate office in Kenosha, WI. (No relocation or housing assistance provided for this position.)