Tax Intern

Summary: Fortinet is a leading cybersecurity company that secures enterprises and government organizations worldwide. They are seeking a highly motivated Tax Intern to assist in the preparation of tax returns and compliance, support audit projects, and utilize data automation tools to streamline tax operations. Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation of the U.S. Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1120) and various state and local (SALT) filings - Help calculate and document quarterly estimated tax payments - Assist with preparation indirect tax returns, including sales/use tax, VAT/GST, and CAT filings - Assist with audit projects by gathering supporting documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to audit information requests - Gather documentation from engineers or product teams to support Research & Development tax credit claims - Support the Tax Department in managing and resolving formal inquiries, notices, and audits from federal, state, and international tax authorities - Learn to extract the clean financial data from our ERP system (e.g., Oracle) and Vertex for use in tax workpapers - Learn to Utilize data visualization and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx or Tableau) to streamline repetitive compliance tasks - Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, AP, AR and IT teams on tax-related matters - Support implementation and testing of tax engine and system updates Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance - Proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, and other formulas) - Junior or Senior pursuing Accounting/Finance - A basic understanding of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) - Ability to translate complex tax concepts into 'plain English' for non-tax stakeholders - Attention to detail—accuracy is paramount in tax reporting Preferred Qualifications: - CPA-track preferred - Exposure to data analytics tools (Alteryx) is a significant plus Required Skills: U.S. Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1120), State and local tax filings, Sales/use tax, VAT/GST, CAT filings, Audit documentation, Research & Development tax credit, Tax notice and audit management, ERP systems (Oracle), Vertex, Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel, GAAP Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, Vacation time, Sick time, A comprehensive leave program, All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion, Mentorship: Regular 1-on-1s with experienced Tax Professionals and exposure to senior finance leadership