Tax Intern

Job Description

Transaction Tax Intern – Spring 2027 | DMA – DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at DMA – DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc., an employee-owned company that truly prioritizes its workforce. Recognized as a 2026 Great Places to Work Certified organization, DMA fosters a supportive culture evidenced by low turnover and tenured teams, offering benefits like an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) from day one and a focus on work/life balance. Specializing in comprehensive tax consulting, including sales/use tax overpayment and audit reviews, this role allows an intern to directly support senior tax professionals. You will contribute to critical client projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in tax research, data analysis, and client communication, thereby playing a vital role in the efficient delivery of DMA’s consulting services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, travel to client locations required.

• Team: Reports to Sr. Tax Consultants and Tax Managers.
• Mission: Support senior tax professionals in sales/use tax overpayment reviews, audit reviews, filing refunds, and additional consulting projects for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Preparation Support: Assist in review preparation through detailed tax research and comprehensive data analysis.
• Document Management: Locate, examine, and accurately scan vendor invoices and other essential project documents.
• Data Processing: Perform data entry, review, and schedule invoices and tax returns for processing.
• Issue Resolution: Research complex tax questions and issues to support ongoing projects.
• Client & Vendor Communication: Contact vendors as needed for refund follow-up and information gathering, and assist in compiling client reports and refund claims.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field required, with completion of Intermediate Accounting. This is an entry-level internship for candidates currently entering their Junior or Senior year.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required for this internship role.
• Skills:
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities to address tax-related challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member of a team.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and the capability to travel to client locations as needed.
• Bonus: Prior experience researching tax questions and issues is preferred.