- Location
- San Francisco California USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $27/hour
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora’s 10-week, full-time hybrid Tax Internship in San Francisco runs June 14–August 20, 2027, at 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Pacific time. The intern will research and code U.S. and Canadian product tax treatment and build a database of Canadian tax registration numbers; target pay is $27 per hour, with bonus eligibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Research tax treatment for Sephora product SKUs using AI, web research, and internal tools.
- Code Sephora product SKUs with appropriate tax codes for U.S. sales and use tax purposes.
- Code Sephora product SKUs for Canadian GST/HST, QST, and PST purposes.
- Build a database of Canadian tax registration numbers for Sephora Brand Partners using a list provided by the inventory team.
- Organize and maintain project data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate Sephora’s values of Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Intermediate Excel skills, or willingness to learn and improve.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and task management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, customer service-oriented environment.
- Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
- Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
- Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
- Available from June 14 to August 20, 2027.
Skills
Education
At least two years of undergraduate coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.
Benefits
May be eligible to earn bonuses. The internship includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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