State of Ohio · 1 day ago
Accounting Internship - Audit Division
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. They are seeking multiple College Interns to work in their Audit Division, where interns will gain hands-on experience and connect classroom knowledge with real-world tasks expected of entry-level employees.
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Responsibilities
Plans and conducts audits and refund investigations for Sales and Use Tax, Employer Withholding Tax, Motorcraft (aircraft, watercraft, vehicle) taxes, and/or International Fuel Tax Agreement
Conduct office reviews of taxpayer returns, invoices, receipts, ledgers, etc
Conduct pre-audit analysis with lead auditors and/or manager to determine scope, methodology, sample type and period
Draft audit remarks to support audit findings and/or refund recommendations
Provide education of Ohio tax law during the audit to promote current and future compliance
Learn to read and interpret section Title 57 (Taxation) of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 5703 of the Ohio Administrative Code
Apply both codes to decision making within the audit on taxability, interest, penalty, etc
Collaborate with management and peers on new audit ideas or special projects, leveraging data sets and new technology to enhance the Audit Division
Problem-solving tax issues, assisting veteran auditors in their audits and/or field assignments, traveling to taxpayer’s facilities to understand their operations, and working on various special projects both individually and in a group of your peers
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be enrolled in college to qualify
Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check
Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency
Additionally, section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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