About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside tax professionals on state and local tax matters. You will support multi-state companies by identifying tax savings and managing tax controversies. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in The Woodlands, Texas, during the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Provide client service to identify tax savings opportunities.
- Assist with tax controversies, including preparing clients for auditor discussions.
- Represent clients at hearings and appeal meetings.
- Prepare protests and respond to requests from tax authorities.
- Research and draft technical memoranda regarding tax issues.
- Review documentation and perform detailed calculations using raw data.
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 practice.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and task-prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- A valid driver’s license.
Location & details#
- Location: The Woodlands, TX.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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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