Comcast State and Local Income Tax Intern

Posted:
9/13/2024, 12:35:40 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
On-site

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Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Program Overview  

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.  

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. 

Organization & Team Overview 

What organization will you be a part of? 

Corporate Taxation – responsible for all tax filings for all 500+ subsidiaries of Comcast. 

What team will you be a part of? 

State and Local Income Tax.  We are responsible for all NBCU and Comcast quarterly and annual state income tax filings.  We also file gross receipts returns for the company.  Our team is comprised of close to 20 members with a variety of levels and our team leader is our Senior Vice President – Tom Donnelly.  We make sure that Comcast Corporation is compliant with all state and local government requirements. 

 

Role Description 

Are you ready to have a really rewarding summer?  The summertime is the busiest time of year for State and Local Income Tax at Comcast.  We file close to 1,200 state returns on top of other responsibilities throughout the summer.  Not only will our summer interns learn about state and local income tax but we take pride in the technology that we introduce to each of our candidates.   

Who will the intern work with?  

Summer interns work with everyone on our team, including our SVP.  Initial training takes place with our first- and second-year tax analysts and 3-5 year senior tax analysts.  Our group also consists of mangers, senior managers, and directors.  Our team is lead by our two senior directors – Laura Dewees and Kristin Norman – who report to our SVP Tom Donnelly.   

What are some interesting problems the intern will work on?  

Summer interns will be exposed to mostly working on state and local income tax filings that are due in September and October.  This would consist of being assigned a company and preparing all of the state and local income tax filings for that company.  Once the returns are reviewed and signed by our SVP, the summer intern would be responsible for e-filing the state returns.   

Where can this intern make an impact?  

Our interns make impacts by being team players and having great attitudes.  We are looking for the best fit for our team as we deal with deadlines throughout the summer.   

Job Responsibilities 

Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Responds to straight forward correspondence with governmental revenue departments 

  • Prepares tax records for review. 

  • Prepares all specifically assigned tax returns and related reports. 

  • Ensures that all records, returns and related reports comply with all state and local regulations. 

  • Investigates initial tax issues. 

  • Consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance. 

  • Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.   

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

 

Preferred Skills 

  • Organized 

  • Team Player with great attitude 

  • Be enthusiastic about learning and drive results in team goals 

  • Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business 

 

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university  

  • Rising Junior or Rising Senior  

  • Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship 

  • Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs 

  • Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025 

  • Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering) 

  • Recommended GPA: 3.0 (candidates will be evaluated on overall skills, education, and experience) 

  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V 

Compensation

Base Pay: $27.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details. 

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

0-2 Years

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