Summer 2027 Intern, Complex Property Tax

Ryan; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryan is seeking interns to support state, local, federal, and international tax projects for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. You will work alongside subject matter experts in a team‑based environment to identify tax savings opportunities and gain hands‑on training.

The internship offers mentorship, exposure to multi‑state tax controversies, and opportunities to perform research, draft memoranda, and complete detailed calculations using Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify tax savings opportunities for multi-state clients.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including hearings and protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on state and local tax questions.
• Respond to client inquiries and tax authority requests.
• Review documentation and perform detailed calculations.
• Work with raw data to support analyses.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting/Finance/Real Estate/Economics

GPA 2.8+

6–12 Accounting hours

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

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