Tax Intern Winter

Position

Tax Intern – Corporate – Winter 2026 (January-April)

Location

Auburn Hills, Michigan

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. 

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job purpose

This position will report to the Tax Operations Lead but will work closely with all other members of the tax team. The primary focus of this role will involve duties that permit exposure to the student’s field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student’s education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment. This internship will run from January through April 2026 and requires the candidate to be in-person a minimum of three days a week.

This internship offers hands-on experience across all areas of tax, including compliance, research, and reporting. Responsibilities will include assisting with review of BorgWarner’s US GAAP tax provision submissions from its reporting units across the globe, coordination of tax packages with BorgWarner’s reporting units and assisting with other 2025 tax return tasks. This position will also be responsible for supporting internal transactions such as streamlining the BW organization and helping to support BW’s global business with tax technology issues.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with review of all non-US tax provision packages for the year-end tax provision across all countries that BorgWarner operate within, liaising with external advisors as required.
• Assist with tax accounting process including but not limited to: preparing monthly and quarterly tax entries, developing and maintain tax basis balance sheets, and calculating permanent and temporary tax adjustments during year end close process.
• Assist with quarterly APB23 deferred tax liability calculations.
• Conduct tax research and draft technical memoranda on various tax issues.
• Use various ERP systems and other software solutions including but not limited to: SharePoint, SAP, OneStream, and OneSource for Provision.
• Responsible for assisting with the collection of foreign tax packages and responses to information requests related to tax compliance.
• Under immediate direction and guidance of the Tax Technology & Data Lead, providing day to day assistance on various tax technology projects.
• Participate in data analytics assignments using tax technology.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings to build technical and professional skills.

What we’re looking for

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelors and/or Masters in business, accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or equivalent program
• Able to work 40 hours/week January – April 2026 (required in-person Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products (i.e. Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• High degree of analytic ability and be highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position (completion of academic credits required prior to starting as a Tax Associate)
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation

What we believe

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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