Tax Intern

At Extra Space Storage, if it matters to you, it matters to us! It is a really exciting time to be at Extra Space Storage! We got our start in 1977. Today we are a New York Stock Exchange-traded company leading the self-storage industry in more ways than one. But in order to maintain this lead, we need exceptionally motivated, capable, and driven people like you. We offer a fast-paced collaborative environment where each of us directly contributes to the company's success. Come join us and find out why so many of our employees recommend us as a great place to work.

We are currently hiring for a fulltime (40 hours per week) Seasonal Tax Intern for the upcoming tax filing season (January – April 2024) at our corporate offices located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, you will help in the preparation and filing of Federal and State tax returns on behalf of the Company and its Joint Venture partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation of U.S. Federal & State income tax filings from beginning to end (i.e. tax planning, data collection, work-paper preparation and issue analysis, tax notices, tax estimates and extensions, return preparation, return processing and filing)
• Ability to recognize and analyze tax issues
• Become familiar with federal and state tax law changes and updates
• Become familiar with IRC sections and regulations
• Become familiar with generally accepted accounting principles and their application

Education and/or Experience: 

• Projected Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field within two years; Successful completion of Introduction to Taxation Course is preferred

• A tactful, pro-active, and professional personality is required
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with confidence to independently address issues
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer related skills and accounting systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel

We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and provide you the following benefits and more:

• Pay Range $20-$25 per hour
• Opportunity to work for a large public company
• Opportunity to gain relevant and hands-on tax experience
• Free soda, coffee, and drinks all day every day and much, much more!

If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.