Tax Analyst Intern

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Tax Analyst Summer Intern

Cox Family Office - Atlanta, GA

Overview:

The Cox Family Office is a family office based in Atlanta, GA that serves the shareholders of a fifth generation privately held company and is currently seeking a Tax Analyst Intern to support our tax compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will be someone pursuing a Tax or Accounting degree and interested in the private high-net wealth sector.

This internship will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tax compliance from experienced CPAs and tax professionals as well as tax planning for high-net wealth individuals, trusts, and related entities.

This individual will report to the Tax Managers on the Tax and Generational Planning Group.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing individual, trust, and entity tax returns under supervision.
• Support tax projections and planning analyses using Excel and tax software.
• Conduct tax research and summarize findings for the team.
• Help maintain tax documentation for charitable contributions, gifts, and other tax-sensitive transactions.
• Assist with tax compliance calendars and filing deadlines.
• Support responses to tax audits, notices, and controversy matters, including gathering documentation and drafting initial responses under supervision.
• Participate in special projects related to tax strategy, estate planning, and generational wealth transfer.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field (150-hour CPA track preferred).
• Strong interest in taxation and wealth management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship or coursework in tax/accounting is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.