Summer 2027 Intern, Tax Operations

Centro Escolar University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitively paid internship

Award-winning culture

Paid holidays

Mentorship opportunities

Networking with industry leaders

All-expense-paid trip to Ryan HQ in (D

Job summary

Centro Escolar University is seeking a diligent intern to support tax services. You will assist multi-state clients, identify tax savings opportunities, and help prepare for auditor discussions and hearings.

The role includes researching state and local tax issues and drafting technical memoranda. You'll respond to inquiries, review documentation, and work with data to complete calculations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business-related field.
• Anticipated graduation within one year of internship.
• Minimum overall and major GPA of 2.8.
• Minimum accounting hours 6–12.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by identifying tax savings opportunities.
• Assist with state and local tax controversies, including hearings and protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on state/local tax topics.
• Respond to client inquiries from tax authorities.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to perform detailed calculations.

Skills

Business Administration

Business Analytics

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree

Accounting courses 6–12 hours

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• 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 auditor discussions, representing clients at hearings and 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.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Analytics, or other business-related field.
• 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, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver's license required.

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 will receive training and development to become seasoned state, local, federal, and international tax professionals in the industry.