Internship Opportunity!! Excise Tax Intern (Clerk III) - Austin

Intern Position at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is seeking interns to serve in the Audit & Investigations (Excise Tax) Department for summer 2026 for up to 40 hours a week from June 1 through August 31, 2026.The Audit and Investigations Department primarily consists of auditors who conduct investigations, financial reviews, and inspections during the initial phases of the licensing process. This team also assists the Law Enforcement Department with its investigations, monitors and regulates cash and credit law, and helps monitor seller training schools to ensure compliance with TABC standards and the Alcoholic Beverage Code. Department personnel also receive, process, and audit monthly excise tax reports to ensure appropriate taxes have been paid and that other reporting requirements are met. Auditors provide training to permit holders and their employees by request and in response to violations by a permit holder. They promote education and prevention of underage drinking to students through presentations at middle schools, high schools, and universities. The department also includes TABC's excise tax team, which processes required reports from alcoholic beverage manufacturers and distributors.Performs highly complex support work and assists Audit & Investigations staff with general office duties. General office duties include but are not limited to coordinating clerical activities such as compiling and tabulating data, research, data entry, checking documents for accuracy, assists in managing the flow of paperwork, and maintaining files. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job Functions:30% Performs support work for division program areas.25% Provides project assistance.25% Evaluates and provides feedback on division's functionality to improve efficiency, streamline programs, or cut costs.10% Conducts research as requested for various projects. Creates, designs or edits support materials, such as charts, graphs, or other visuals and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.10% Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent. AND Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Must be able to pass a background check.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in clerical work.Registration, Certification or Licensure:Possess a valid Texas driver's license, if applicable. Must be able to present a copy of college transcript. Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty areaKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures; and of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.Skill in the use of a computer, computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat) and office equipment (e.g., printer and scanner). Skill in critical thinking and problem solving with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; to transfer stock from one location to another; to make arithmetic computations; and to communicate effectively.Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.Military Occupational Specialist (MOS) Code:Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk atThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code