Tax Intern - Carthage, MO
Date: Apr 28, 2026
Location: Carthage, MO, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.
About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.
Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history
About Our Team:
At Leggett & Platt, our Corporate Tax Department plays a critical role in ensuring compliance across global operations while supporting tax strategies that enable sustainable growth. The team manages a broad range of tax responsibilities—including sales and use tax, property tax, and international filings—for a multinational manufacturing organization.
We partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations to uphold accuracy, transparency, and fiscal responsibility across the enterprise.
About the Role:
As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands‑on exposure to full‑cycle corporate tax processes within a global organization. From preparing returns and processing payments to conducting tax research and supporting audits, this role goes beyond clerical work and offers meaningful, real‑world experience.
This internship is designed for students who want to apply classroom knowledge, contribute to impactful projects, and build a strong foundation in corporate tax operations.
So, what will you be doing as a Tax Intern?
- Assist with corporate income tax compliance, including tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and income tax accounting
- Conduct tax research and support special projects related to tax matters
- Help identify, research, and assess various tax issues, providing insights to senior team members
- Assist with responses to taxing authority inquiries and audit documentation
- Maintain organized tax records and support process improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with team members on cross‑functional projects and reporting
- Perform other duties as assigned
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Completion of at least one college‑level accounting course
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred graduation date: May 2027 or later)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to take initiative and learn in a fast‑paced environment
Things we consider a plus:
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Prior coursework or experience in tax, accounting, or finance
- Interest in corporate tax strategy or regulatory compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity about how tax impacts business decisions and operations
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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