Summer 2027 Intern, State Income/Franchise Tax

Ryan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Benefits eligibility day one

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Ryan, a leading tax services firm, is offering an internship focused on state, local, federal, and international taxation. You will work alongside seasoned professionals to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients, receiving training to become a skilled tax professional.

As an intern you’ll gain practical experience, participate in client engagements, and develop quantitative skills with real data under supervision in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

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 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics education

GPA 2.8 minimum (Overall & Major)

6–12 Accounting hours

Anticipated graduation within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Word

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• 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

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