US Tax Intern - Summer 2027 Intern

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Job Description:

You are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.

What’s it like to work at Sun Life?
You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability.
This internship will be hybrid, and interns must be located near one of our US based offices – Wellesley, MA.

The Role
Working within the U.S. tax department of a large Canadian-based financial services company, the Tax Intern will work along other tax professionals in the U.S. Tax Operations Team. The intern should have a working knowledge of accounting theory and principles as well as some U.S. income tax knowledge.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Assist in preparation of income tax workpapers for provision and compliance.

- Research basic US tax theory.

- Assist with completion of book/tax differences and may include deprecation.

- Assist with compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.

- Assist with reconciling tax accounts.

- Assist in special projects as needed.
Core skill sets needed for this role:

- Working towards Bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent is required.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are critical.

- Strong communication skills - both written and oral - are required.

- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel and Word) is essential.

The Candidate
To be eligible for an internship at Sun Life, you must meet the following requirements:

- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (June 2027 – August 2027)

- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or the equivalent

- Eligible to legally work in the United States

- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during Intern session

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Job Category:
Temporary Employee
Posting End Date:
26/11/2026