Tax Intern

Job Description

San Diego – Tax – Intern – Summer 2028 – Destination CPA | PwC

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at PwC, located in San Diego, CA. PwC is a global professional services firm that helps clients navigate complex business challenges, including the dynamic world of tax. This role offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in tax consulting, gaining exposure to the global tax landscape, and contributing to teams that optimize strategies, minimize risks, and drive compliance for businesses. It serves as a foundational learning experience for a rewarding career in tax consulting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person San Diego, CA
• Pay: $29.25–$48.00 hourly
• Team: Part of the Tax practice, supporting various tax teams
• Mission: This person will support teams in optimizing tax strategies, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance for clients by applying a learning mindset.
• Tech Stack: Data Analytics, AI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Advice and Planning: Support tax teams in delivering comprehensive tax advice and planning strategies to clients.
• Compliance and Returns: Participate in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and compliance documents.
• Risk Management: Assist in the analysis of complex tax regulations to optimize tax positions and minimize risks.
• Research and Solutions: Conduct tax research to support consulting projects and provide innovative solutions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to develop tax models and structures for clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring pursuit or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Candidates are typically in their third or fourth year of a degree program. Must meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment before starting full-time.
• Skills: At least a 3.0 overall GPA, Tax Research, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, International Tax Planning, Multistate Tax Compliance.
• Bonus: Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA, leveraging AI for efficiency, demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax research and planning, participating in international tax planning and compliance projects, utilizing data analytics to enhance tax strategy optimization, engaging in corporate tax consulting and regulatory compliance, and supporting multistate tax compliance and partnership tax initiatives.