Global Tax Co-op

Program Dates: January 6, 2025 - June 20, 2025

*This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation

Who We Are: 

The Finance team consists of detail-oriented, highly organized individuals who oversee the company’s financial well-being while supporting operational and general business planning. We solve challenging accounting problems and provide financial analyses to determine key operational decisions within a growing and diversifying organization. We are dedicated to meeting new challenges head on at each milestone in Wayfair’s development and can adapt to changes within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This role will focus on assisting with general ledger accounting functions, audit inquiries & responses, and tax preparation. Daily responsibilities include posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, audit analytics, completing various tax returns, and responding to government inquiries and notices. 

What You’ll Do:

• Preparation of transaction tax returns
• Assist in transaction tax audits
• Ad-hoc audit and internal audit requests
• Miscellaneous reporting requests for both Finance stakeholders and business partners
• Collaborate with other teams within Finance

What You’ll Need:

Basic Qualifications:

• Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics) with a 3.0 GPA minimum
• Must be returning to the course of study following the completion of the Co-op
• Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 6 to June 20, 2025 in our Boston office
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant interest in or past experience in tax accounting
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Positive attitude

Wayfair Co-op Program Overview:

Based in Wayfair’s Boston headquarters, our co-op program is a six-month, full-time, paid program that runs twice annually in January to June and July to December. Through the co-op program, students have the opportunity to gain impactful professional experience in their major or career field of interest by fully integrating with Wayfair business units. In addition to exciting project work, Wayfair co-ops have the opportunity to build their professional networks, take advantage of training offerings, and attend social events throughout the program.

Wayfair’s In-Office Policy:

All Boston-based interns, co-ops, and corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely Friday.