Tax Winter Intern

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc seeks a Tax Winter Intern to support engagements in tax compliance and consulting. You will work with the engagement team, analyze accounting and tax issues, and use data tools to deliver client insights.

The internship offers mentoring, a learning culture, and work-life flexibility within a hybrid environment, targeting CPA readiness and professional growth for emerging professionals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• Anticipated graduation between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Available to commence full-time employment between January 2028 and October 2028.
• Plans to pursue CPA eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement projects for tax compliance and tax consulting for clients.
• Research and analyze complex accounting and tax issues to inform recommendations.
• Apply data extraction, data analytics, and data visualization tools to deliver insights.
• Collaborate with the engagement team to gather information and drive improvements.
• Take primary responsibility for preparing corporate and individual tax returns.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax consulting

Accounting research

Data extraction

Data analytics

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

Data extraction tools

Data analytics tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

2027 Tax Winter Intern | Schneider Downs

The Tone:

This is an internship at Schneider Downs, operating under a hybrid work model. Schneider Downs is an established organization, providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory, and wealth management services for over 65 years through a team of innovative thought leaders. This Tax Winter Intern role offers emerging professionals the critical opportunity to expand their knowledge and develop their skills within a learning culture, directly assisting organizations in thriving. Interns will experience a caring culture focused on professional development, one-on-one mentoring, and work-life flexibility, all designed to inspire professional growth.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal / Temporary
• Location: Hybrid
• Team: Engagement team, reporting to Schneider Downs professionals
• Mission: Prepare corporate and individual tax returns to help organizations thrive and grow.
• Tech Stack: Data extraction tools, Data analytics tools, Data visualization tools

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support engagement projects: Provide comprehensive support for various assigned projects that contribute to the successful completion of engagements, encompassing both tax compliance and tax consulting matters for clients.
• Research and analyze issues: Conduct thorough research and detailed analysis of complex accounting and tax-related issues to inform recommendations and ensure accurate compliance.
• Utilize data tools: Apply data extraction, data analytics, and data visualization tools effectively to process information and deliver valuable insights to clients.
• Collaborate with team: Proactively interact with the engagement team to gather necessary information, effectively resolve problems encountered, and formulate recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Prepare tax returns: Take primary responsibility for the accurate and timely preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, which is a core component of the engagement process.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Must be actively pursuing either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, preparing for a career in tax advisory services.
• Experience: Must have an anticipated graduation date falling between December 2027 and August 2028, and be available to commence full-time employment between January 2028 and October 2028. Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility are essential.
• Skills: Demonstrated understanding of tax compliance and tax consulting principles. Ability to conduct accounting and tax-related research. Foundational skills in utilizing data extraction, data analytics, and data visualization tools.
• Bonus: A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (with a minimum accepted GPA of 3.0), or a compelling combination of educational success paired with applicable work and/or volunteer experience.