Summer 2027 Intern, Sales and Use Tax

Ryan; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Award-Winning Culture

PTO Benefits

14 Weeks of Paid Leave for New Parents

Gym Membership Reimbursement or Gym<br

Job summary

Ryan in Plano, TX seeks an intern to work with subject matter experts in state, local, federal, and international taxation. You will train to become a seasoned tax professional while supporting Fortune 500 and 1000 clients in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities include client service, tax controversy support, memo drafting, and data-driven calculations; strong communication and organization are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance 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 and identify tax savings opportunities.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including hearings and protests.
• Research and draft memoranda on state and local tax questions.
• Respond to client inquiries and tax authorities; review documentation.
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

GPA 2.8 minimum

6–12 Accounting hours minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office

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