Transaction Tax Intern - Summer 2027

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility from day one

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off

Multiple benefit plans

Work-life balance

Job summary

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned firm in Phoenix seeking a junior Sales/Use tax assistant to support Senior Consultants in reviews, research, refunds, and related projects.

You will help analyze invoices, tax returns, and client data, with on-site and client-site travel as needed. The role emphasizes learning and collaboration within a growing team, while offering ESOP eligibility from day one, generous time off, and multiple benefit plans.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field required.
• Completion of Intermediate Accounting.
• Currently entering Junior or Senior year.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review preparation, including tax research and data analysis
• Locate, examine, and scan relevant vendor invoices and other essential documents
• Review, data entry, and schedule invoices and tax returns
• Research tax questions and issues
• Make copies as necessary for assigned team
• Enter data into Word and Excel
• Contact vendors as necessary for refund follow-up and information requests
• Maintain working knowledge of regional and local appraisal district processes and practices
• Assist in the compilation of client reports and refund claims
• Travel to client locations

Skills

Strong verbal and written comm.

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Travel to client locations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field

Intermediate Accounting

Junior or Senior year

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

Assist Sr. Tax Consultants and Tax Managers in performing Sales/Use tax overpayment reviews, audit reviews, filing refunds, and additional consulting projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in review preparation, including tax research and data analysis
• Locate, examine, and scan relevant vendor invoices and other essential documents
• Review, data entry, and schedule invoices and tax returns
• Research tax questions and issues
• Make copies as necessary for assigned team
• Enter data into computer via Word and Excel
• Contact vendors as necessary for refund follow-up and information requests
• Maintain working knowledge of regional and local appraisal district processes and practices
• Assist in the compilation of client reports and refund claims
• Travel to client locations

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sr. Tax Consultant, Tax Managers, and Directors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field required
• Completion of Intermediate Accounting
• Currently entering Junior or Senior year
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience researching tax questions and issues preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed and valid driver’s license

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

It is DMA’s policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.