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Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

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Join a dynamic tax department at an expanding publicly traded company, close to campus! Learn from a team of CPAs and accountants with various backgrounds. Nelnet is a United States-based conglomerate that deals in the administration and repayment of student loans and education financial services. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company provides a range of products through its subsidiaries that include; customer service for student loan borrowers, technology related to student loan customer service, outsourcing services for guaranty agencies, tuition payment plans, education planning, enrollment-related services and higher education planning tools and solar/renewable energy.

Candidates wage for this role - $15-$17

- Assist on a variety of projects within corporate tax and accounting

- Support state incentive tax credit filings

- Preparation of income tax and other miscellaneous tax filings

- Assist with various tax correspondence from all jurisdictions

- Help with various business and tax research projects

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Required Experience: Working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance or Law with aspirations to attain 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Prior tax internship experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: Prideful attention to detail with good excel, word and general PC skills. Great oral and written communication skills. An ability to multi-task and prioritize. A desire to conduct research and problem solve. An ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.

Hiring Manager: Becky Paseka (becky.paseka@nelnet.net)

Hours: 10-20 per week

Compensation: Very competitive

Availability: Winter, 2023, with the opportunity to extend (flexible, potential to be long term)

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.