M&A Tax Consulting Intern

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a detail‑oriented student or early professional to support tax consulting for mergers and acquisitions. You will consult on tax issues in restructurings, conduct due diligence, and prepare projections of after‑tax proceeds and tax gross‑ups.

You'll work with clients and their attorneys on transaction structuring, review completed deals for tax terms, and participate in client discussions, developing knowledge through hands‑on experience in tax consulting

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with exceptional analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory services, and tax consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex topics and communicate conclusions clearly through written and verbal communication.
• Ability to balance technical analysis with practical business considerations.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field; or pursuing a JD or LLM.
• Intention to pursue CPA licensure or a JD or LLM.
• Academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Prior coursework, experience, or demonstrated interest in mergers and acquisitions, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, transaction advisory services, or business law is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English

Responsibilities

• Consult on tax issues associated with restructuring, buying, or selling businesses.
• Conduct due diligence inquiries into target companies and prepare technical reports.
• Prepare projections of sell-side after-tax proceeds, buy-side tax benefits, and tax gross-up calculations.
• Consult with clients and their attorneys on transaction structuring and draft tax aspects of agreements.
• Review closed transactions to document legal agreement terms, tax characterization, and tax attributes reported on tax returns.
• Participate in client-facing discussions and communicate technical conclusions to engagement teams.
• Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and clients.
• Develop knowledge of tax consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory services through hands‑on experience.

Skills

Tax Analysis

Due Diligence

Technical Reporting

Tax Projections

Transaction Structuring

Tax Characterization

Tax Return Documentation

Business Law

Corporate Taxation

Partnership Taxation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

JD

LLM

Job description

• Consult on tax issues associated with restructuring, buying, or selling businesses
• Conduct due diligence inquiries into target companies and prepare technical reports
• Prepare projections of sell-side after-tax proceeds, buy-side tax benefits, and tax gross-up calculations
• Consult with clients and their attorneys on transaction structuring and draft tax aspects of agreements
• Review closed transactions to document legal agreement terms, tax characterization, and tax attributes reported on tax returns
• Participate in client-facing discussions and communicate technical conclusions to engagement teams
• Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and clients
• Develop knowledge of tax consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory services through hands‑on experience

Requirements

• Detail-oriented individual with exceptional analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory services, and tax consulting
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex topics and communicate conclusions clearly through written and verbal communication
• Ability to balance technical analysis with practical business considerations
• Pursuing a "Bachelor's" or "Master's" degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field; or pursuing a JD or LLM
• Intention to pursue CPA licensure or a JD or LLM
• Academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Prior coursework, experience, or demonstrated interest in mergers and acquisitions, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, transaction advisory services, or business law is preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tax consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory services, with strong analytical and communication skills to effectively convey complex tax issues and solutions. Holds a relevant degree and is pursuing CPA licensure or a JD/LLM, with a focus on practical business considerations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Consulting
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Transaction Advisory Services
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Tax Analysis
• Due Diligence
• Technical Reporting
• Tax Projections
• Transaction Structuring
• Tax Characterization
• Tax Return Documentation
• Business Law
• Corporate Taxation
• Partnership Taxation

Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Problem-Solving
• Research Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Client Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Licensure
• JD
• LLM

Industry Keywords

• Tax Issues
• Engagement Teams
• Client-Facing Discussions
• Business Transactions
• Bilingual (Japanese/English or Chinese/English)