Sales Tax Intern (Charlotte, Summer 26, Hybrid)

Internship Program

Internship Program Duration : May 18th, 2026- Aug 6th, 2026

Internship Location : Charlotte, NC

Internship Hours : Full-time, 8 AM to 5 PM

We are a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results. Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more in all 50 states.

We believe that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting diverse talent that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do.

You are someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed. You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day. You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision.

As an intern, you will gain valuable experience of working in a corporate environment and assist with day-to-day operations of a large corporate tax department. Duties will include preparing tax forms, assisting with many tasks using spreadsheet models, tax software and accounting ERP systems. This internship involves hands-on experiences which will provide opportunities for your personal success and development.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare sales & use tax returns as needed
• Obtain & review sales tax exemption certificates
• Gather information required for state sales tax audits
• Assist with file digitization project
• Assist with business license renewals as needed
• Special projects as assigned

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Requirements :

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.