Accounting Intern - Corporate Tax (Spring 2026, Full-time Hours)

Corporate Tax Intern

Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years, and we're proud of the trust we've earned. But we believe our responsibility goes beyond insurance, investments, and retirement accounts. We're also in the business of helping people improve their financial and personal well-being, so they can add more years to their lives, and more life to their years. Are you looking for an opportunity to take your collegiate accounting / finance / business analytics coursework and apply it in a fast-pace business environment? Do you have a desire to learn new processes and technologies? Are you interested in learning under Accounting and Finance professionals while working alongside them to find innovative solutions?

As a Corporate Tax intern, you will have the opportunity to work along Transamerica team members by applying the skills learned in the classroom to real-world business impacting projects. Candidates should be self-driven and possess a desire to learn new processes and technologies while working in a fast-paced environment.

Over the course of the internship program, our students work with their dedicated manager and other interns to make an impact and find innovative solutions. Each intern is paired with a mentor to help our participants build relationships with key leaders and team members in all areas of finance.

By working collaboratively with others, interns are responsible for but not limited to :

• Preparing, maintaining, and analyzing tax records and reports for utilization in tax returns or tax reporting.
• Preparing local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly tax provisions and financial and management reports.
• Researching tax issues, analyzing applicable tax laws, and documenting conclusions.
• Using multiple financial systems and reporting tools to produce a variety of analyses.
• Proactively identifying unique problems, such as reconciliation and posting issues, and seeks help to resolve if necessary.
• Adhering to the company's framework of internal controls.

To qualify for an internship, applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university pursuing an accounting, finance, or other analytical-type degree. Internships are not available for students who have completed their college education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail with strong organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.

Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Interns will work hybrid in Cedar Rapids, IA. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be in office; Monday and Friday will be work from home days.

The salary for this position is $21.00 per hour. Full-time interns will receive an intern allowance to cover costs of relocation including housing, mileage, and travel expenses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Benefits Package

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.