Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures. Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard. We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good. Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Corporate Tax Intern will join the Corporate Tax team and gain hands-on experience supporting federal and state income tax compliance, income tax provision, tax research, and related projects. This role provides exposure to the corporate tax function and opportunities to work closely with experienced tax professionals and cross-functional teams across National Life Group. The intern will participate in recurring tax engagements and, as time permits, support tax systems, audits, advisory and planning activities, cross-department initiatives, and process improvement projects. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you will be in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will support recurring Corporate Tax activities and contribute to projects that strengthen tax processes, reporting, and collaboration across the organization.
- Participate in the quarterly income tax provision process supporting the financial close.
- Support quarterly and annual federal and state income tax compliance for the NLG group and Charitable Foundation.
- Assist with process improvements and updates to tax schedules, workpapers, and templates.
- Support tax ledger system testing, validation, and related tax process activities.
- Conduct tax research and support tax advisory and planning activities.
- Support tax audits and information requests, cross-department projects and communications, team training, and other special projects as time permits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in Excel workbooks and data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong critical and skeptical thinking skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational skills.
- Effective time management, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines.
AI Proficiency Expectations
At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength. All associates are expected to:
- Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
- Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
- Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
- Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
- Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.
Core Competencies
- Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
- Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
- Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
- Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
- Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
- Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
- Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.
HOW YOU SHOW UP
- Collaborative team player who is open-minded and dedicated to achieving shared goals.
- Committed to quality, ethics, and continuous personal growth.
- Willing to step outside of the comfort zone and take on new learning opportunities.
- Actively engaged in team meetings, training activities, and shared team priorities.
- Able to communicate effectively and work with cross-functional partners inside and outside of financial functions.
- Curious, organized, and prepared to approach assignments with strong analytical and critical thinking.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 10-week paid internship (June 1 - August 6) with formal orientation and onboarding
- Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
- Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
- Presentation skills coaching sessions
- Learning opportunities throughout program
- Access to mentors (former program participants)
Base Pay Range .
The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.
Additional Compensation and Benefits .
The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
Hourly Pay Range $19 — $28 USD
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group. Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.