Summer 2027 Intern, Sales and Use Tax

Ryan; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitively Paid Internship

Award-Winning Culture

Paid Holidays

Mentorship Opportunities and Hands-On 

Networking with Industry Leaders

All-Expense-Paid Trip to Ryan HQ in 
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Job summary

Ryan is seeking an intern to work with experts in state, local, federal, and international taxation. You will learn to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500/1000 clients and receive comprehensive training. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement in tax analysis and client service.

Interns will gain mentorship, industry exposure, and opportunities to travel to Ryan Headquarters in Dallas, TX, as part of a paid program that values performance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by identifying tax savings opportunities.
• Assist multi-state companies 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 from tax authorities.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

Finance degree

Economics degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

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