Summer 2027 Intern, Personal Property Tax

Ryan; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 
D

Job summary

Ryan is offering an internship focused on state, local, federal, and international taxation. You will collaborate with tax professionals to identify savings opportunities for major clients and receive structured training to grow into seasoned tax advisors.

The role emphasizes hands-on client service, research, and practical analysis across multi-state issues, with mentorship and learning opportunities throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• 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

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 preparing for discussions with auditors, hearings, and 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

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitively Paid Internship
• Award-Winning Culture
• Paid Holidays
• Mentorship Opportunities and Hands-On Training
• Networking with Industry Leaders
• All-Expense-Paid Trip to Ryan Headquarters in Dallas, TX (Summer Interns Only)

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