Summer 2027 Intern, Property Tax

Thinklance LLP; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on training

Networking

Paid holidays

Trip to HQ Dallas

Job summary

Thinklance LLP is offering an internship in tax with a focus on identifying savings for Fortune 500/1000 clients. You will support state and local tax work, draft technical memos, and respond to inquiries while collaborating with subject matter experts to deliver high-quality client service.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to hearings, protests, and data-driven tax analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and handle ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside subject matter experts to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients.
• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for auditor discussions, representing clients at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on state and local tax issues.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations.

Skills

Accounting basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work alongside subject matter experts to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients.
• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for auditor discussions, representing clients at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on state and local tax issues.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and handle ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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).

Training & Development

Interns receive training and development to become seasoned state, local, federal, and international tax professionals.