Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern – Summer 2027 | Grant Thornton (US)

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Grant Thornton (US), operating under a hybrid work model requiring in-person attendance at a GT office or client site at least three days per week. Grant Thornton is a professional services firm that makes business more personal by building trust into every result for its clients, delivering audit, tax, and advisory services through specialized entities and a multinational platform comprising 12,000 professionals across the U.S., Ireland, and other territories. As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to comprehensive tax procedures, including consulting and return preparation, by conducting tax research, planning, and preparing supporting work papers for various projects. This role is crucial for supporting client engagements, fostering professional growth within a collaborative environment, and building lasting relationships with firm members while learning new skillsets.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid
• Team: Member of an engagement team, working alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers, and meeting with a mentor for regular feedback and professional development.
• Mission: Support tax consulting and return preparation by assisting with research, planning, and documentation for various tax returns and projects, while also contributing to client relationship building.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Review data input, identify and resolve technical tax issues, and provide assistance in the review process for tax preparations completed by the firm’s operations in India.
• Regulatory Response: Prepare and submit responses to inquiries received from the IRS and other taxing authorities on behalf of clients.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research, identify, and assess various tax issues, then synthesize and provide this crucial information to senior staff members for decision-making.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely and collaboratively with client team members, actively building rapport and fostering strong client relationships across a variety of client engagements in diverse industries.
• Professional Development: Engage with a mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions, participate in networking events with peers, and contribute to team-building and community outreach activities to sharpen leadership skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional actively pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Possesses a demonstrated project management skillset, which includes effective project planning and efficient time management.
• Skills: Exhibits excellent analytical abilities, strong verbal and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal capabilities. Holds a robust technical aptitude and skillset, coupled with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a complex team environment.
• Bonus: A minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 is preferred. Candidates must have the willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed, travel to various client sites on short notice, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future, as no visa sponsorship is available for this position.