Summer Co-op/US Corporate Tax

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). 

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. 

The GSK US Tax Compliance and Reporting team supports the company filings for all direct and indirect federal, state, and local tax returns as well as yearly tax provisions.

GSK is hiring a Tax Co-op who is eager to learn about all areas of US corporate tax! This position will have exposure to a wide range of tax functions including but not limited to corporate tax returns, income tax provisions, state audits, tax planning, and transfer pricing. This position can be based in either the Upper Providence or Philadelphia office but should be prepared to occasionally alternate locations. While this position is geared toward a student looking for a summer/fall-semester co-op, the exact start date is flexible and can be adjusted as long as a minimum work period through December is met.

Some of the responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with preparation of year-end tax provisions in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Collecting support for SOX controls and working with internal and external audit on requests/questions.
• Working with members of the business to gather information necessary (trial balances, fixed asset reports, etc.) to prepare tax provisions, tax estimated payments, and federal and state tax returns and extensions.
• Submitting timely tax payments in conjunction with offshore support teams.
• Managing the tax notice process by maintaining notice log and calling tax authorities where necessary to find resolution on notices.
• Assisting with responses and support for audit requests from federal, state, & local tax authorities.
• Working with and learning a range of tax tools including SAP, OneSource Tax Provision, Alteryx, and SharePoint.

• Pursuing a Bachelors (Juniors or Seniors only) or Masters degree in Tax, Accounting, or similar disciplines.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables and formulas.
• Have taken an intermediate accounting course.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month co-op (June - December 2025).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

• Detail oriented with good problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently at times.

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
  • Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

• This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

  In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

  • Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

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