Tax Intern

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land‑based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

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Gain hands on tax experience as a Summer Intern in Matson’s Tax Department. The Intern rate of pay is $25/hour. This position requires the successful candidate to be in-office at our Walnut Creek Corporate office at least 3 days per week.

• Assist in preparation of sales and use tax returns, business license renewal, and property tax returns.
• Assist with organization of the shared tax folder.
• Maintain monthly tax calendars & account reconciliations schedules.
• Assist with tax process improvement projects.
• Assist in the preparation of tax provision and compliance work papers.
• Liaise between tax department and various other departments.
• Support month‑end close process and quarterly tax provision process.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis, as needed.

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

• Junior or Senior in active pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior completion of basic accounting/tax courses required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The hourly rate is posted for this position in California.

At Matson, we’re looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.