Tax Intern at Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.

Summary:

Genesee & Wyoming (“G&W”) is a growing short line railroad operator with a broad North American and UK/European footprint.  G&W owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads globally with 4,000 employees serving more than 2,000 customers over 13,000 track miles.  Employees of G&W subsidiaries are part of a legacy that is more than 100 years old.

The Tax Intern will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of G&W’s state income tax returns as well as special projects as necessary. 

The internship is full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer semester in our Rochester, NY office and paid at a rate of $21.00 hourly.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance – prepare various state and other miscellaneous tax returns to ensure compliance with local and state laws
• Research – perform basic tax research on domestic tax issues, including state and local tax questions, and various other related issues
• Handle administrative tasks such as data entry for tax returns, printing and scanning

Required Skills and Experience:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.