Tax Intern – Summer 2025

Job Description:Working for Equity Residential (EQR), an industry leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, means being part of a community and striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver, to name a few – provides homes where people most want to live. We’ve got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that knows how to Live Remarkably.Equity Residential’s corporate summer intern program is a full-time, 10 week paid internship based in Chicago. The selected intern will work with the Human Resources team for the length of the program and will have the opportunity to collaborate with various interns in other business areas (HR, Property Operations, Investments).The purpose of Equity’s Corporate Internship Program is to attract emerging diverse talent and promote learning about Equity and the real estate industry. Participants will have the opportunity to accelerate their professional growth and diversify their work experience by engaging with different business partners throughout the program.Please note: Our internship experience will be a hybrid in person/remote platform for 2025, with three days a week of required on-site participation at our corporate office in Chicago. Relocation is not provided for this internshipWHO YOU ARE● Organized, Flexible, and Adaptable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. You keep your cool during stressful situations, remain resilient, and quickly find solutions in order to meet the changing needs and priorities of the business.● A Collaborator and Trusted Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others -whether internal or external- and build constructive working relationships that foster cooperation in order to get work done and deliver great results. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.● A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with all levels and helping you connect well with others.● Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.● A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.● Passionate. Motivated. Eager to Learn. You ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and regularly seek to understand. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM● A first-hand experience of day-to-day life at a REIT and resources to learn the programs/tools and processes used in the industry.● Perform journal entries and prepare spreadsheets on assigned topics and/or projects. ● May create or update systems or spreadsheets for specific department needs.● Present project results to department personnel or management.● Work collaboratively across EQR departments and functions to establish and update the budgets that maximizes value and enhances returns for the company.● Represent Equity Residential in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.WHAT YOU’LL DOThe Tax Intern will work closely with the Tax Manager to accurately and timely prepare federal, state and local tax returns for Equity Residential and its related entities. The Tax Intern gathers information and researches tax laws to support the overall tax initiatives of Equity Residential.

• Prepare federal, state and local tax returns and related schedules and reports for Equity Residential and its related corporations and partnerships according to the due dates provided by the manager.
• Gather management and accounting information. Obtain any necessary clarification, request additional information and communicate with various departments concerning any problems that arise.
• Conduct research as necessary to determine compliance with tax laws. Read periodicals to maintain knowledge about changing tax laws, planning opportunities, filing with equivalent requirements, etc. Use tax research resources regularly.
• Draft correspondence with federal and state taxing agencies in connection with notices and filing inquiries, as needed.
• Review corporate and partnership legal documents and correspondence as needed to ensure correct preparation of tax returns.
• Conduct various tax research projects as assigned by the Supervisor. Present findings to the rest of the Tax Department, as necessary.
• Prepare various calculations and tracking schedules as required, ie. tracking taxable gains, property attributes, secured debt, etc.

REQUIREMENTS● Prefer candidates who have completed at least their sophomore year in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.● Familiarity and previous experience with Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), Microsoft Excel and Essbase are also preferred.● Ability to work independently and efficiently as well as communicate and work with others.

• Possesses strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.

● Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.● Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for this role).Salary: $20.50 / hourABOUT USWorking for Equity Residential means being part of a community – employees and residents – striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we live and work. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We’ve got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to our residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can “Live Remarkably,” and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to make their mark.About Us:Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We’ve got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.Equity RewardsWhen you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee – you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing programEquity ValuesAt Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value – in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.About the Team: Organization and Talent Development is dedicated to empowering and enabling employees to reach their maximum potential. Through innovative online courses, developmental workshops, and instructor-led classes, we work nationwide to produce and enhance a first class workforce.

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