Tax Accounting Intern

Job Description: Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list. Pattern is the premier partner for global ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of the best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 200 global brands—like Blendtec, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, Thorne, and Stance —rely on Pattern's global ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®. We are looking for a driven Tax & Business Information Systems Intern with a basic understanding of financial principles and terms who is ready for an immersive, real-world experience. This internship will give you a hybrid of experience in both tax and business information systems. Under the supervision of our staff, the Intern can expect to prepare journal entries and financial reports, analyze financial data, utilize ERP software, and assist with other tax and business information systems activities. If you are a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking, we encourage you to apply! This internship offers a year-long hybrid work schedule, running from May 2025 - May 2026 in Lehi, Utah. During the summer months the role is full-time, but will transition to part-time during the academic year. Frequently Asked Questions What does a typical day look like for an accounting intern? Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties Assisting with research, data entry, and maintaining accurate and complete financial records Preparing ad-hoc reports and analysis Working with Accounting or ERP software Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about tax and business information systems operations What will I need to thrive in this role? Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting Possess an understanding of accounting and financial principles and a positive attitude Demonstrate collaboration, trustworthiness, receptiveness to feedback, and eagerness to learn. Handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity Learn to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients What does high performance look like? You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner You give 100% to all tasks and projects assigned to you You take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion What is my potential for career growth? This role will provide opportunities for mentorship and networking. Additionally, outstanding performance during the internship could potentially lead to a full-time position within the company. What is the team like? You will collaborate closely with full-time Accounting team members and receive supervision from the Tax Director and Financial SystemsManager. Both the Tax Director and the Financial Systems Manager will serve as your mentors, meeting with you regularly to discuss your performance and provide guidance. This data-driven and results-oriented team values collaboration, encouraging all members to contribute ideas and insights to implement actionable solutions effectively. Sounds great! What’s the company culture? We are looking for individuals who are: Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members; regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals; makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions; and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes. Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data. Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern. Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners. What is the hiring process? Initial phone interview with Pattern’s Talent Acquisition team Onsite interview with a panel of department leaders Executive review Offer How can I stand out as an applicant? Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team Focus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at Pattern Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include Executive Lunch & Learns, Project-based Work End-of-internship Presentation to our CEO and Senior Leadership Social Activities Onsite Fitness Center Casual Dress Code Hybrid work schedule Competitive Pay Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ecommerce is booming. The challenges we solve are exciting. And we’re just getting started. We’re looking for talented people with plenty of hustle to change the game at Pattern. Is that you? Let's chat