Comcast State and Local Tax Controversy Co-op at Comcast

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Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Program Overview:

Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.

Your experience will include:

• Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.
• Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow students.
• Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.
• Professional Development: Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Co-op Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Job Description Organization & Team Overview

Comcast’s Corporate Tax department supports one of the world’s largest media and technology companies by managing the company’s federal, state, local, and international tax obligations. The team partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and the operating businesses to ensure compliance, defend tax positions before taxing authorities, and support strategic initiatives across Comcast’s diverse portfolio of brands.

Within Corporate Tax, the State and Local Tax (“SALT”) Audit team manages income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and other state and local tax audits across the United States. The team gathers and analyzes data, prepares supporting documentation, develops audit defense strategies, and serves as Comcast’s primary point of contact with state and local taxing authorities throughout the audit lifecycle. Co-ops on the team work side-by-side with experienced tax professionals who bring deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach to mentoring students.

Role Description

In this role, you will help defend Comcast’s tax filings across hundreds of state and local jurisdictions, each with its own rules, procedures, and quirks. You will work with large data sets, reconcile information across multiple source systems (general ledger, billing, payroll, etc.), and translate raw transactional data into clear, audit-ready support. You will see how multi-state tax controversy plays out in real time and gain exposure to the substantive technical issues — nexus, apportionment, sourcing, taxability — that shape a Fortune 30 company’s effective state tax rate.

You will be working alongside experienced tax professionals on audits with real financial stakes for Comcast. Success in this role looks like timely, well-organized, and thoroughly supported audit responses; cleaner workpapers and audit files; and process improvements — through Excel automation, data analytics, or workflow streamlining — that the team continues to use long after your co-op ends.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Comcast team members in state and local tax audit matters with government agencies.
• Research information requests from government agencies during the course of tax audits.
• Participates in tax audit plans and strategies.
• Conducts internal audits relating to tax matters.
• Contributes to process improvement through automation and technology implementation.
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation (workpapers, schedules, reconciliations) in response to information document requests (IDRs) from state and local taxing authorities.
• Pull and reconcile data from financial source systems (general ledger, billing, payroll) and tie it back to filed tax returns.
• Track audit deadlines, maintain audit calendars, and assist with status reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Build Excel models and leverage data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) to streamline recurring audit tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Tax, Accounting, IT, and the business to gather and validate information.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups); exposure to data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Coursework in taxation, financial accounting, or auditing preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) a plus.
• Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 22, 2026, through March 26, 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)
• Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V

Skills

Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

Compensation

Base Pay: $28.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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