JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Tax Intern
Oracle Title:
Intern
Department:
COR Boston – Tax
Reports To:
Manager Tax Strategy
Prepared By:
Human Resources/Tax
Prepared Date:
July 23, 2014
Exempt/Non-exempt:
Non-exempt
Why choose American Tower?
It’s where you want to be. Today’s American Tower is a dynamic, performance-driven organization
full of new opportunities and the highest standards of excellence. Our culture is based on integrity,
accountability, hard work, collaboration and social responsibility. We offer internships in a variety of
fields where talented students can develop and grow professionally.
American Tower, an S&P 500 and a Forbes Global 2000 company, is a leading independent owner,
operator and developer of wireless communications sites. We provide the infrastructure that allows
your cellular phones and other mobile devices to work. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts,
we have offices throughout the United States and in 12 other countries in Europe, Latin America,
Asia and Africa.
No matter where you join us, you'll find a diverse team of global employees focused on our shared
success.
American Tower – where you want to be.
SUMMARY:
The Tax team is responsible for, among other things, federal, state, foreign, and real estate
investment trust (“REIT”) tax compliance; acquisition due diligence; and legal entity
forecasting/projections. The Tax Intern will provide assistance with respect to all monthly and
quarterly Tax department deliverables. The Intern will have frequent interactions with members of
the Tax department and will interact with the Accounting, Legal, and Human Resources
departments, and therefore must be effective with interpersonal communications, problem solving
and following through on resolving issues and completing deliverables.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 Assist with the monthly/quarterly REIT testing
 Assist with acquisition due diligence
 Assist with forecasting/projections
 Assist with tax provision preparation
 Assist with tax compliance
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Prepare supporting schedules related to other required deliverables
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Excel and Word
 Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees
 Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon
timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment
 Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and
suggestions clearly and effectively
 Strong problem-solving skills
 Experience with online tax research tools such as BNA Tax Management Portfolio Library and
RIA Checkpoint
 Excellent references
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 Completing either last year of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Tax
ENVIRONMENT:
Approximately 100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under
normal office conditions. No travel will be required in support of the internship’s responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use
hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or
exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL:
We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities
associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with business needs. More
specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities
from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of
the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do
the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
American Tower (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse
workforce. The Company is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate
against an applicant or associate based on his or her age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status,
physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or
any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application
process can contact us at (617) 587-7911 for assistance.