Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.
Department Overview
Motorola Solutions is a telecommunications company with a long history of innovation, and we are excited to offer tax internship opportunities. We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas and input will be valued, and where you will gain exposure to our finance leaders and an understanding of the different functional areas of finance.
The Motorola Solutions Global Tax Team is comprised of 22 accounting and legal professionals supporting global corporate tax return compliance, tax planning/audits, tax accounting and tax reporting for financial statement purposes for a large multinational corporation with operations in over 65 countries. The tax team is primarily located in Chicago, IL with regional tax members in Asia, Canada, Europe and Latin America.
Job Description
The Motorola Solutions tax internship is designed to provide participants with a broad and diverse experience so that they may gain an understanding of the role of a global corporate tax function and the value-added contribution an accounting professional can have on a tax team. The tax intern will be provided with a challenging, educational and rewarding experience which may include (but is not limited to) the following:
- Learn and assist with the corporate income tax return process (federal, state and/or international), including preparation of the returns and providing audit support
- Provide support and assistance to the tax accounting function, including assisting with quarterly tax close processes and financial reporting for taxes
- Obtain a general understanding of the company’s effective tax rate and legal entity structure
- Gain a working knowledge of the company’s internal systems, as well as the company’s tax-specific software tools
- Have the opportunity to provide insight and recommendations regarding existing processes (i.e. provide a “fresh-look”)
Additional Skills
- Candidate’s graduation date must occur on or after December 2025
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Master’s of Accountancy program or other job related degree
- Minimum of 12 accounting and/or finance credit hours
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented and eager to learn
Basic Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Finance and/or Accounting with graduation date on or after December 2025
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Intern
Referral Payment Plan
No
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].