Tax Internship - Summer 2027 (Paid)

CSX is a Fortune 500 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation. Interns that are placed within the Tax Organization will be exposed to Federal and State Income, Sales & Use, and Property Tax issues for a 10 week immersion into CSX methods and culture. Individuals will complete challenging real-world assignments, working hand in hand with leaders across the company to improve decision-making and financial processes. The tax internship provides an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in income and indirect tax looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent.

What You'll Experience

• 10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027
• Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)
• Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the program. Travel, transportation, and other personal expenses are not provided.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly pay while gaining valuable professional experience.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Enhance your skills through executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections across CSX. 

Primary Activities and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and learn core functions of the income and indirect tax department

• Prepare Federal and state income, sales and use, and property tax returns using various tax preparation software

• Participate in process improvement projects designed to improve best practices

• Conduct tax research, summarize results, and communicate findings to co-workers

• Complete cross functional projects and other miscellaneous administrative activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in list majors. Preferred majors and areas of study: Accounting, Finance, Business or a related major field of study from an accredited institution

• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program

• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• Must be 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)

• Graduate students actively pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field 

• Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Academic distinction with accounting or finance interest/talent

• Opportunity to develop leadership ability and initiative

• Opportunity to develop strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills

• Opportunity to deliver presentations to a senior level audience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job Requirements:

• Work inside an office environment

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences

• Work within established deadlines

• Successfully complete a background check and drug test