Intern, Corporate Tax Group (Summer 2027) at Martin Marietta Materials in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

This role will provide an opportunity to contribute towards key projects and analysis that are important to our business. Contributions include coordination of small projects, leading project tasks, documenting processes, providing ad-hoc analysis, and supporting efforts to build and maintain business processes, systems, and data. Subject matter experts will provide guidance to help resolve complex problems.
The Martin Marietta Summer Tax Internship provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience in a corporate tax environment. This approximately 10-week program offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world business activities while developing technical tax, accounting, analytical, and professional skills.

Working alongside experienced tax professionals and reporting to leaders within the Corporate Tax Department, Tax Interns gain exposure to a variety of tax functions, including federal, state, and local tax compliance, tax planning initiatives, process improvement, and tax reporting activities. Through these experiences, interns develop a deeper understanding of how corporate tax supports financial reporting, business operations, and informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow and promote Martin Marietta’s safety, ethical, and compliance standards in all work activities.
• Support tax managers and team members in the preparation and processing of federal, state, and local tax filings and payments.
• Assist with various tax-specific calculations, reconciliations, and mining industry-related tax analyses.
• Coordinate jurisdictional filing requirements and maintain tax compliance calendars and deadlines.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data from ERP systems and other accounting tools.
• Assist with information collection through tax package requests, ad hoc reporting, and supporting documentation.
• Draft responses and correspondence to federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
• Create, update, and maintain process documentation, workflow diagrams, and process improvement materials.
• Support tax savings initiatives, automation projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers to support tax department objectives.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, Values, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to research, learn, and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to emerging technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems preferred.
• Ability to work onsite at Martin Marietta’s corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC, during scheduled workdays.

Why Martin Marietta?

At Martin Marietta, we invest in developing future leaders. Our Tax Internship provides meaningful work, experienced mentors, and exposure to the operations of a dynamic corporate tax organization within a Fortune 500 company. Interns gain valuable technical experience, build professional networks across the business, and develop skills that can lead to future internship opportunities and full-time career paths within Finance, Accounting, Tax, and other corporate functions.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and help support a leading organization committed to building America’s infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.