Tax Winter Intern

Job Description

2027 Tax Winter Intern | Schneider Downs

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Schneider Downs, a firm offering accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory, and wealth management services for over 65 years, located in Pittsburgh, PA, with a hybrid work model. Schneider Downs cultivates a caring culture, emphasizing work-life flexibility, career growth, one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities designed to inspire professional development. This role provides an opportunity for enthusiastic students to expand their knowledge, develop essential skills, and contribute to helping organizations thrive within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Pittsburgh, PA

• Team: Member of the engagement team
• Mission: This role is responsible for assisting the engagement team with the completion of various projects, primarily focusing on the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, as well0 as supporting broader tax compliance and tax consulting matters for clients.
• Tech Stack: Data extraction, data analytics, data visualization tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Support various assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement, encompassing both tax compliance and tax consulting matters for clients.
• Research: Research and analyze complex accounting and tax-related issues to inform client solutions.
• Utilize: Utilize data extraction, data analytics, and data visualization tools to bring insightful data-driven perspectives to clients.
• Interact: Proactively interact with the engagement team to effectively gather necessary information, resolve problems efficiently, and make practical recommendations for business and process improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires candidates to be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, preparing them for an entry-level position within the tax advisory services practice.
• Experience: Candidates must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028, with availability to commence full-time employment between January 2028 and October 2028, following the internship.
• Skills: A fundamental requirement is a clear plan to pursue the minimum educational and experiential requirements necessary for CPA eligibility.
• Bonus: A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (with a minimum acceptable GPA of 3.0), or a demonstrated combination of strong educational success and applicable work and/or volunteer experience in relevant fields.