Job description
Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring!
GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.
Join us! As part of a rapidly growing global organization, the in-house global tax department leads all corporate tax affairs for the Company. This involves consistent cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fintech / digital payments environment. As a Tax Intern, you’ll help the Company’s internal tax department drive its global tax initiatives over the summer. You’ll gain exposure across both indirect and income tax, supporting both compliance and process improvement. Your responsibilities may include:
This is a 10 week internship program that runs from May 27th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026. Candidates considered for this position will be based in San Francisco, CA with the expectation to go into the office three days per week.
The Job…
- Indirect tax: sales & use, VAT/GST, etc. Assist with data gathering, preparing filings, reconciling indirect tax liabilities, and working with outsourced compliance as needed.
- Income tax: helping prepare tax estimates, support preparation of corporate tax returns under supervision, and contributing to income tax provision modelling.
- Global tax calendar maintenance: track deadlines for direct and indirect taxes, ensure required filings and deliverables are ready, monitor due dates.
- Tax technical research: e.g. researching rules around US & foreign income tax nexus, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, and other areas issues to support compliance or strategy.
- Documentation & policy: help with SOX documentation, maintaining schedules, assembling materials that support tax accounting policies and operative procedures.
- Automation & technology: could include automation or process improvement in tax accounting & compliance tasks; helping enhance standard operating procedures.
- Cross-functional collaboration: working with stakeholders in accounting, finance, legal or operations to understand the business inputs to tax calculations
You…
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related discipline.
- Coursework or some experience in tax, accounting, or related fields; understanding of accounting for income tax (provision) is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with indirect taxes (sales/use, VAT/GST) or interest in learning these.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Able to manage deadlines, multiple tasks, and shifting priorities.
- Analytical mindset; comfortable working with data; good with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets). Experience with ERP systems or NetSuite is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact well with multiple teams.
- Self-starter attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll gain…
- Hands-on experience with both direct (income tax) and indirect (sales/use, VAT) tax in a real global business.
- Insight into income tax provision preparation (quarterly & annual) under ASC 740 (or equivalent), and how these interact with financial reporting.
- Exposure to compliance processes, outsourced and in-house, and tax accounting policy.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally (accounting, legal, operations).
- Opportunities to work on process improvements, documentation, and exposure to audits.
Why you’ll love it here
- Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
- Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
- Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
- Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
- Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
- Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.
We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!
GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.
The hourly rate for this position is $30.00. As this is a hybrid position, the pay rate was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate based on your location during the hiring process.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
Learn more about GoFundMe:
We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.
Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.
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