Tax Intern

Summary: Fortinet is a technology company that secures various organizations around the world. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Intern to join their Tax Department for the Summer 2026 term, where the intern will assist in tax compliance, financial reporting, and the utilization of data automation tools. 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. (CPA-track preferred) - 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: - 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, R&D Tax Credit documentation, Tax notice and audit management, ERP systems (Oracle), Vertex, Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel, GAAP, translate complex tax concepts into plain English Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, Vacation time, Sick time, 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