Summer 2027 Intern, Property Tax

Notre Dame; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities and hands-on訓

Job summary

Notre Dame in Plano, TX invites motivated students to join a tax internship program. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to identify tax savings for large multi-state clients and support various SALT initiatives.

You’ll gain hands-on training in state and local tax research, client communications, and documentation reviews, while developing skills in data analysis and professional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 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

• 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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Real Estate/Economics degree

Tools

Outlook

Internet research

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.