Tax Intern

Who is Yum! Brands

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands — the parent company behind Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger & Grill — and be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re embarking on a journey and seeking talented individuals to make an impact across a global company. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by driving impact across the business and showcasing your smart, heart, and courage.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high-performance, and making a difference, join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together.

• Tackle Tax Challenges: Assist with federal, state, and local income tax notice responses, and gather tax return information to support our third-party service providers.
• Prepare and File: Get hands-on experience preparing federal and state quarterly excise tax returns.
• Audit Support: Provide crucial support during federal and state audits by gathering tax return and supporting workpaper data.

• Education: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (Candidates looking for a commitment longer than 1 year are preferred.)
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP).
• Skills: Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of accounting software is a plus.

• Real-World Experience: Gain practical experience in accounting for a public global company.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced senior accountants.
• Diverse Exposure: Get exposed to a wide range of accounting activities, including consolidation, tax returns, and intercompany loans.
• Networking: Build valuable connections within the company and the industry.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.