Job Category:Production & Skilled TradesSchedule:Full timeJob Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Summer internship program is designed to provide those with an interest in becoming a successful Tax Professional an opportunity to grow and develop skills essential to the trade. This internship program will support the Tax Manager(s), and consist of compliance work, financial data analysis, and tax risk mitigation projects for Rite-Hite and family office entities including corporate, partnership, trust, and personal tax entities. Projects will consist of tax filings, tax data management, and other special tax projects, and will provide excellent experience and learning opportunities. The position will provide a fun and challenging atmosphere and incorporate financial software exposure, as well as provide interns with opportunities to interact with various finance function leaders. We are looking for high-achieving, business-minded students that have a solid accounting foundation and introductory exposure to tax concepts and processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Be a contributing member of the Tax Department and working on a set of assigned projects that focus on growing tax technical skills and business acumen.
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Utilize learned accounting principles and introductory tax skills to support the Tax Manager, with an emphasis on learning and engaging with software platforms utilized by the Tax Department and larger finance function.
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Show a willingness to ask questions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and actively communicate project status and results with the tax department and other finance leaders when applicable.
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Own the day-to-day progress and completion of work projects with a persistent dedication to detail and organization, a passion for continuous learning, and an eagerness to understand intermediate and complex tax concepts.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Current undergraduate/graduate student with target graduation date: Dec. 2025-May 2026.
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Target majors: Finance or Accounting (with some required Tax Courses completed).
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Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0.
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Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
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Demonstrated exposure to tax concepts and accounting principles.
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Able to work for a minimum of 10-12 weeks during the spring and/or summer of 2025.
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Willing and able to work in a hybrid setting.
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Ability to utilize time management skills to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
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Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job opening.
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Company Description:
Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.
We Offer:
Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.
Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.
Top Skills
What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility.
Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service.
Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive.
Careers
If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
