Tax (2026 Summer Internship)

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions is a telecommunications company with a long history of innovation, and we are excited to offer tax internship opportunities. We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas and input will be valued, and where you will gain exposure to our finance leaders and an understanding of the different functional areas of finance.
The Motorola Solutions Global Tax Team is comprised of 30 accounting and legal professionals supporting global corporate tax return compliance, tax planning/audits, tax accounting and tax reporting for financial statement purposes for a large multinational corporation with operations in over 65 countries. The tax team is primarily located in Chicago, IL with regional tax members in
Asia, Canada, Europe and Latin America.
Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations:

The Motorola Solutions tax internship is designed to provide participants with a broad and diverse experience so that they may gain an understanding of the role of a global corporate tax function and the value-added contribution an accounting professional can have on a tax team. The tax intern will be provided with a challenging, educational and rewarding experience which may include (but is not limited to) the following:

• Learn and assist with the corporate income tax return process (federal, state and/or international), including preparation of the returns and providing audit support

• Provide support and assistance to the tax accounting function, including assisting with quarterly tax close processes and financial reporting for taxes

• Obtain a general understanding of the company's effective tax rate and legal entity structure

• Gain a working knowledge of the company's internal systems, as well as the company’s tax-specific software tools

• Have the opportunity to provide insight and recommendations regarding existing processes (i.e. provide a “fresh-look”)

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum of 12 accounting and/or finance credit hours

• Minimum 3.2 GPA

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Detail-oriented and eager to learn

Basic Requirements

• Candidate’s graduation date must occur on or after September 1, 2026
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Master’s of Accountancy program

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.