Accounting & Tax Internship - Summer 2026

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Accounting & Tax Internship - Summer 2026

Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
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    What We'll Bring: }

    At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we’re consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.

    Come be a part of our team - you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

    Our Summer Internship Program at TransUnion will allow you to use & develop the skills you've learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May 18, 2026 or June 15, 2026, depending on academic calendar.

    What You'll Bring:

    • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a graduation date of June 2028 or earlier

    • Completion of at least 2 years of accounting and finance coursework

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong data analysis skills

    • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

    Impact You'll Make:

    This internship role is part of our Corporate Tax team, supporting key activities across indirect tax, direct tax, and international tax compliance, as well as assisting with special projects. You will gain hands-on experience in tax accounting and compliance processes that impact multiple business units nationwide.

    • Assist with sales tax compliance (focus on company-paid taxes), including monthly reviews across multiple business units and reconciling amounts accrued from customer transactions

    • Support property tax payments for TU locations nationwide, including pulling bills and preparing payments

    • Help with sales tax return preparation, initial reviews, and coordination with GCC colleagues

    • Monitor tax-related inboxes, manage automated responses, and collaborate with Salesforce teams

    • Assist with domestic income tax compliance, including federal and state filings

    • Support VAT tax compliance and related international tax projects.

    • Participate in ASC 740 accounting for income taxes, including book vs. tax computations and quarterly requests

    • Contribute to tax forecasting, planning, and special projects

    The pay range for this role is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. *The pay range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but limited to) an individual’s education and experience.

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    Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills you've learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May or June, depending on academic calendar.

    We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

    Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

    Benefits:

    TransUnion offers the following benefits to interns scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
    • Medical with HSA options
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401k Contribution
    Internships lasting longer than six months are entitled to the following additional benefit
    • 401K employer matching

    TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
    Intern, Tax

    Company:
    TransUnion LLC

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • About Us

    TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible between businesses and consumers, by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace.

    Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools, and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve.