**Resp & Qualifications** The ideal candidate is someone who can work **_up to 30-40 hours in the summer._** The Corporate Tax Department at CareFirst is a fast-faced department that handles the day to day functions of corporate tax including account reconciliations, journal entries, IRS regulations research and analysis, and the month end close process. This internship will provide an opportunity to work in an environment and participate in a variety of functions to obtain hands on experience.. **PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:** + Prepare & update excel spreadsheets for tax returnor personal property tax return workpapers + Research General Ledger discrepancies and uploading journal entries + Research any unpaid personal property tax bills or bills not received + Assist with ad hoc reporting requests from internal divisions + Monitor Tax Filing Calendar to ensure are filings are on time + Assist with account reconciliation processes and research + Assist with pulling audit support for internal and external audits **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education Level:** This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University. Junior or Senior Undergraduate student targeting a major in Accounting and/or Tax Reporting with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)** + Ability to work independently and as part of a team + Must be reliable, hard working and have a strong work ethic + Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively interface with and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external clients + Attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and reprioritize work as necessary + An independent means of transportation. Local travel may be necessary on occasion + Must have strong PC skills especially working with Microsoft Excel **Salary Range:** $18,720 - $26,000 **Salary Range Disclaimer** The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly. **Department** Finance - Corporate Tax **Equal Employment Opportunity** CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. **Where To Apply** Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers **Federal Disc/Physical Demand** Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. **Sponsorship in US** Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship REQNUMBER: 20797