Summer 2027 Intern, Complex Property Tax

Ryan LLC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Opportunities

Hands-On Training

Award-Winning Culture

Paid Holidays

All-Expense-Paid Trip to Dallas HQ

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Vancouver seeks an Intern to explore state, local, federal, and international taxation. You will work with subject-matter experts in a team-based environment to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 5000 clients and receive training to become a seasoned tax professional.

Interns will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to high-profile clients while developing analytical, research, and client service skills. Applicants must be pursuing relevant degrees.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or Economics.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage ambiguity while delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies and identify tax savings opportunities.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including hearings and protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on state/local tax questions.
• Respond to client inquiries from tax authorities and analyze documentation.
• Work with raw data to perform detailed calculations.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Task prioritization

Ambiguity management

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Accounting

Finance

Real Estate

Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitively Paid Internship
• Award-Winning Culture
• Paid Holidays (La Fête Nationale du Québec (QC), Canada Day, Civic Holiday (AB,ON, QC), British Columbia Day (BC))
• Mentorship Opportunities and Hands-On Training
• Networking with Industry Leaders
• All-Expense-Paid Trip to Ryan Headquarters in Dallas, TX

We are looking for interns interested in state, local, federal, and international taxation. As an Intern you will work side by side with subject matter experts in a team-based environment to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. Interns will receive training and development to become the most seasoned state, local, federal, and international tax professionals in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by to identify tax savings opportunities
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and at appeal meetings, and preparing protests
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax questions or issues
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities
• Review documentation and research issues
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations

Education and Experience:

Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or Economics. Anticipated graduation date within one year of internship Minimum Overall and Major GPA of 2.8 Minimum of 6 – 12 Accounting hours depending on practice.

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Work effectively in a fast pace, high-energy environment. Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and etc.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.

It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

*Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities*