Apply for the Intern – Tax Analyst job opening.Intern – Tax Analyst

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35639BR
Department: Finance
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Program Introduction

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. 

The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:

• Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
• Attending executive meetings
• Participating in group community service activities
• Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership

Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.

*This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Position Overview

The Tax Department at Publix supports all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning for the company. As a Tax Analyst Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in corporate tax functions, working alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects. This internship provides exposure to real-world tax operations and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports Publix’s business objectives.

What you’ll do 

• Analyze tax data and assist with tax research projects
• Account for income taxes and support tax provision processes
• Prepare tax returns and work papers for various tax filings
• Assist with other departmental projects as assigned
• Participate in meetings with Publix executives and deliver an end-of-program presentation to leadership

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Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or
  • If graduating from a bachelor’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or
  • If graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or related field and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
• Coordinate your own housing within a commutable distance of the work location
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to organize tasks and information
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the retail store environment
• Completion of intermediate accounting and tax undergraduate courses

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Benefits

• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria 
• Paycheck direct deposit 
• Credit union 

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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