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 the following qualifications and skills:
- 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 Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
- Valid driver's license required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay range of $22.60 - $26.30 for certain Colorado-based intern roles.
- Competitively paid internship.
- 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).
- Award-winning culture.
Training & Development
Interns receive training and development to become seasoned state, local, federal, and international tax professionals by working alongside subject matter experts in a team-based environment.