Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern – Winter 2027 | Grant Thornton (US)

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship at Grant Thornton, located in Reno, Nevada. Grant Thornton is a professional services organization that provides tax consulting and preparation services, supporting various clients and industries. This role offers an intern the opportunity to gain exposure to tax procedures, including tax research, planning, and return preparation, while working alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers. This internship is designed for students pursuing an accounting degree who are looking to develop new skills, build lasting professional relationships, and contribute to client engagement teams.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Reno, NV
• Pay: $37 hourly
• Mission: Support tax procedures for clients, prepare supporting work papers, resolve technical tax issues, and assist senior staff with tax research and client inquiries.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support tax procedures: Prepare supporting work papers for various tax returns and projects, involving tax research and planning.
• Review and resolve tax issues: Evaluate data input, identify and resolve technical tax issues, and assist in reviewing tax preparations completed by the firm in India.
• Respond to inquiries: Address questions from the IRS and other taxing authorities regarding tax matters.
• Research and advise: Identify, research, and assess various tax issues, providing information and insights to senior staff members.
• Collaborate on engagements: Work on diverse client engagements across varying industries, collaborating with team members to build strong client relationships.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Demonstrated project management skillset, including project planning and time management. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Strong technical aptitude and skillset.
• Bonus: Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed, and travel to various client sites, sometimes on short notice.