Tax Intern- Summer 2026

ABB

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cary, North Carolina

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support U.S. corporate tax compliance and quarterly tax provision processes with a focus on international tax. Prepare federal and state income tax returns while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tax strategies.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Tax Finance, or a related field. You possess strong critical thinking skills for analyzing complex situations and developing strategic solutions, and you can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Tax Finance

US corporate tax compliance

international tax

federal income tax returns

state income tax returns

Job Description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Cluster Tax Lead - NAM

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

The work model for the role is onsite/hybrid in Cary, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Collaborating with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within the defined timelines.

  • Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB’s offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations.

  • Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.

  • Seeking feedback and guidance from the manager and team members to improve performance and skills.

  • Support U.S. corporate tax compliance and quarterly tax provision processes, with a strong emphasis on international tax.

  • Prepare federal and state income tax returns while ensuring adherence to applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assist in optimizing U.S. tax strategies and gain exposure to a broad range of tax concepts.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in Accounting, Tax Finance, or related fields, in the United States.

  • Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

  • Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.

  • Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

  • Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.

  • Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

Why ABB?  

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off. 

The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

ABB

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