Tax Intern

About JSSI

For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000 aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com.

JSSI products and services include:

Maintenance Programs. Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value.

Parts & Leasing. Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions.

Software: Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects.

Advisory Services. Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter.

Aviation Capital. Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.

JSSI is looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Tax Team this summer in our Chicago corporate headquarters.

The Tax Intern will assist the Tax Team with various aspects of tax compliance, including income and indirect tax at the federal, state, and international level.  They will be exposed to the aviation industry, as well as JSSI’s unique blend of multiple service lines. This individual will gain insights working within the Tax & Accounting function of an organization and will develop valuable networks communicating with other colleagues of the JSSI team in their role. 

• Assist the Tax Team in preparing various workbooks, schedules, and tax calculations.
• Communicate with various JSSI team members to obtain necessary information required for our tax filings.
• Assist in preparing tax account reconciliations and requested data analysis as needed.
• Coordinate with the accounts payable team to ensure tax payments are accurately submitted.
• Investigate and address queries and notices from tax authorities.
• Perform tax research on various topics impacting JSSI’s business; and
• Assist the Tax Team with other duties or special tax projects as needed. 

• Junior year of college or higher preferred
• Studying Finance/Accounting, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to grasp new financial and technical concepts quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to being a supportive team member.
• Desire to learn about the aviation industry.

• Global All-Company Meetings
• Day trip to our warehouse in Cincinnati, OH
• Day trip to EAA AirVenture 2025 (Oshkosh Air Show)
• Interaction with Senior Management
• Community Service Day
• Team activities outside the office
• Company-paid housing in downtown Chicago, IL

JSSI Interns are eligible for company paid housing, including a meal plan which covers breakfast and dinner during the term of the internship. The hourly pay rate for our Internship Program is $23.00 or $24.00 if you do not require housing for the duration of your internship.

Please note that this internship position is not eligible for company-provided healthcare benefits.

JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. 

Salary : $23 - $24