International Tax Co-op

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS                                  

• International Tax compliance with a focus on Canada and Caribbean

  • VAT Tax

  • Sales & Use Tax

  • Income Tax

  • Withholding Tax

  • Payroll Tax

  • Releasing Inventory Shipments

• Balance Sheet account reconciliations and corresponding general ledger account entries.

• Assist with the completion of responses to inquiries, data requests, audits, and proposed adjustments received from International Tax authorities.

• Work to ensure paper file returns from foreign subsidiaries are scanned into the network drive and appropriately maintained for U.S. documentation purposes. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Current Undergraduate Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Preferred:

• Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program  
• Have prior school or work experience in finance, accounting, or business   
• Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)  
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.    
• Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours/week throughout the school year with flexibility for exams and school projects
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age   
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.   

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

•  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
•  Work with minimal supervision and maintain due date calendar

Preferred:

• Desire to learn diverse accounting and tax skills in corporate environment 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and maintain organization 
• Demonstrates excellent skills in oral and written communication