Intern / Trainee

Job Description

About PwC

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is a global professional services network that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services. They are committed to helping their clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC is known for its global reach, expertise, and commitment to its clients’ success.

Job Description: Intern/Trainee, Tax Services

This is an entry-level position for individuals seeking a career in tax services. As an intern or trainee, you will be part of a team of problem solvers, working on projects related to:

• International Tax: Assisting clients with their cross-border tax needs, including managing global tax rates, finding cost reductions, and navigating regulatory inquiries.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Advising clients on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, divestitures, partnerships, and insolvencies. This includes helping establish treasury goals, analyzing tax assets, assessing risks, and modeling income and cash flow impacts.
• State and Local Tax (SALT): Providing consulting across a range of state and local tax areas, including asset management, income/franchise tax planning, dispute resolution, sales and use tax, employment taxes, identifying credits and incentives, and abandoned and unclaimed property.
• Real Estate Tax: Advising clients on their federal, local, and overseas tax affairs related to real estate deals and transactions. This can involve partnership tax, corporate tax, state and local tax, international tax, tax treaty analysis, REIT taxation, and other areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching and analyzing tax laws, rules, regulations, and pertinent client, industry, and technical matters.
• Interacting with clients and firm management through written and verbal communications.
• Supporting research, analysis, and problem-solving using various tools and techniques.
• Producing high-quality work that adheres to professional standards.
• Keeping up-to-date with technical developments in tax law.
• Handling, manipulating, and analyzing data responsibly.
• Communicating effectively in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
• Embracing different points of view and welcoming diverse opinions.
• Upholding PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Essential Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD)
• 0 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Fields of Study: Taxation, Accounting
• Preferred Cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Relevant certifications (obtained before starting full-time)

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation and a commitment to personal growth and career development.
• Understanding of federal and state tax laws.
• Ability to research business and industry trends to develop informed insights.
• Experience with automation, digitization, and working with large data sets is a plus.

Benefits:

PwC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, and vacation.

This internship program offers a valuable opportunity for aspiring tax professionals to gain practical experience and develop their skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.