Internship - Tax

Security Benefit is searching for a Tax Intern to join our team. This position will work in our home office in Topeka, Kansas, and report to the supervisory accountant. SB associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Who Are We?

Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we’ve focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Intern will work under the supervision of the Director of Tax and will be responsible for pulling information and preparing state income taxes; estimating payments and preparing premium tax returns; calculating year-end premium taxes for multiple companies; and assisting with various projects for the tax and finance department.

Students eligible for the internship will be fulltime students available to work approximately 19 hours a week, beginning as soon as possible.  Student will be expected to work during and in between semesters and up to 40 hours per week during the summer. This is not a summer only internship. 

This internship will give a broad exposure to corporate income taxes and insurance taxes.

Qualifications

• Full-time college student in Accounting major with at least a 3.0 GPA in major
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills
• Accuracy and the ability to be very detail oriented are crucial
• Ability to think objectively and analytically
• Ability to work with various levels of management
• Demonstrates initiative and able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

What Can Security Benefit Offer You?

Security Benefit offers a competitive compensation package tailored for interns. As part of our internship program, you'll have access to valuable benefits such as:

• Hands-on Experience
• Skill Development
• Networking Opportunities
• Resume Enhancement
• Exploration of Career Paths
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Industry Insights
• Holiday Pay

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company.   Visit our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply online and submit your resume.  EOE