Accounting Internship - Audit Division

Schedule: Part-time

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guiding our agency is the Mission Statement which explains that we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking multiple College Interns to work in our Audit Division.

What You’ll do as an Intern in Audit

As an intern with our department, you will gain hands on experience working with taxation professionals in a number of areas. This position will allow you to connect your classroom knowledge with real-world experience by performing work expected of a full-time, entry-level employee. We look forward to working with you to determine where you would best fit in our department.

Other key duties include:

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.

Other responsibilities include: 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.

This position is designated as data security sensitive. Final applicants will be required to successfully complete a background check.

What’s in it for you:

Flexible Schedule (between 15-40 hours weekly, depending on your availability)

Generous Compensation (pay determined by education and experience)

Convenient location north of downtown, including free parking (15 minute drive from OSU campus)

Eligibility to apply for internal, full-time positions

Real experience that will further your career as an accounting professional

To apply, please make sure you attach a copy of your résumé, cover letter and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to the online application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact J.D. Hawkins by phone: or by email to: .

Candidates must be enrolled in college to qualify.

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork