Summer 2027 Intern, Sales and Use Tax

Ryan; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Award-Winning Culture

PTO Benefits

Paid Leave for New Parents (14 weeks)

Gym Reimbursement

Benefits Eligibility Day One

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement After Year One

Fertility Assistance Program

Sabbatical Eligibility

Job summary

Ryan is seeking interns to work in state, local, federal, and international taxation. You will learn from subject matter experts in a team environment and gain hands-on experience identifying tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 firms. Training will develop you into a seasoned tax professional.

You will support multi-state clients, tackle tax controversy tasks, draft memos, and analyze data. This program emphasizes collaboration, rigorous training, and real client impact.

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.

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 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

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Office software

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

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