Intern – Taxation

Job Description

Summer 2027 Intern, State Income/Franchise Tax | Ryan

The Tone:
This is a competitively paid full-time internship for Summer 2027 at Ryan, which includes an all-expense-paid trip to the Ryan Headquarters in Dallas, TX. Ryan is a leading global tax services and software provider, a 7,572-person organization recognized for its award-winning culture, committed to identifying tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. This internship offers extensive mentorship and hands-on training, providing a foundational experience for students to become seasoned state, local, federal, and international tax professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: California (with an all-expense-paid trip to Dallas, TX Headquarters)
• Pay: $23.70–$27.50 hourly
• Team: Collaborative team-based environment, working side-by-side with subject matter experts; no supervisory responsibilities.
• Mission: Identify significant tax savings opportunities and provide exceptional client service for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients across state, local, federal, and international taxation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet navigation and research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Service: Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by identifying valuable tax savings opportunities.
• Controversy Management: Assist multi-state companies with complex state and local tax controversies, encompassing client preparation for auditor discussions, client representation at hearings and appeal meetings, and drafting formal protests.
• Technical Research: Conduct thorough research and draft detailed technical memoranda addressing various state and local tax questions or complex issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries and direct requests from tax authorities.
• Data Analysis & Review: Review critical documentation, research pertinent issues, and meticulously work with raw data to complete detailed tax calculations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position, actively working toward completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Economics.
• Experience: Anticipated graduation date must be within one year of the internship start, maintaining a minimum overall and major GPA of 2.8, and having completed a minimum of 6 to 12 Accounting hours depending on the practice area.
• Skills: Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment; strong problem-solving capabilities, keen attention to detail, and excellent communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks efficiently, manage multiple assignments concurrently, and adapt to ambiguity; capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team with professionals at all levels. Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with Outlook and proficient internet navigation and research skills are essential. A valid driver’s license is also required for this position.