About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to work alongside tax experts in a team environment. You will focus on identifying tax savings for large-scale clients while developing your skills in state, local, federal, and international taxation.
What you'll do#
- Provide client service to multi-state companies to identify tax savings opportunities.
- Assist with tax controversies, including preparing clients for auditor discussions and representing them at hearings or appeal meetings.
- Draft technical memoranda regarding tax issues.
- Prepare protests and respond to inquiries from clients or tax authorities.
- Review documentation and perform research.
- Process raw data to complete detailed tax calculations.
What you'll need#
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Economics.
- Graduation date within one year of the internship.
- Minimum overall and major GPA of 2.8.
- Completion of 6 to 12 accounting hours, depending on the specific practice.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage ambiguity, and work on multiple assignments.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A valid driver's license.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Ryan
Ryan is a tax services and software provider that focuses on business taxes. The firm operates globally with more than 7,500 employees. It provides tax recovery, consulting, and compliance services to over 74,000 clients. The company maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
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