Tax Intern at Sonar in Austin, TX

Summary: Sonar is a company that enhances code quality and security for developers. They are seeking a Tax Intern to support the Tax team in maintaining global tax compliance, assist with tax accounting, and improve operational efficiency while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Support tax compliance by helping gather data and prepare working papers for U.S. federal and state income tax returns (supporting schedules, data pulls, reconciliations), and non-U.S. income tax and local filings (data collection, tracking of deadlines, status updates) - Assist with indirect tax (e.g., sales and use tax, VAT/GST) by preparing or reviewing basic reconciliations between systems (ERP, tax tools, returns) and supporting registration, filing calendars, and documentation requests - Assist with responding to requests sent to the Tax team from internal business partners as well as external parties including customers and tax auditors - Support tax accounting and provision activities by assisting in preparing schedules for quarterly and annual tax provision and helping reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts - Documentation and research, maintaining and organizing tax files, trackers, and process documentation, performing targeted research on tax topics and summarizing findings - Respond to tax notices and assist with audit support under the guidance of the manager - Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities - Perform other tax-related duties and special projects as assigned Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (formulas, lookups, pivots, and basic data analysis) - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Foundational understanding of accounting - Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset, with a willingness to ask questions and explore how things work Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with using AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude) is a plus Required Skills: Accounting, Tax compliance, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, AI tools experience Benefits: Flexible work policy that includes 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home each week, Growth mindset, Continuous education, Diverse and inclusive work environment