Tax Services Intern/Trainee

Job Description

About PwC

PwC is a global professional services network that helps its clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. The company is committed to being a purpose-led and values-driven organization, with a focus on leadership development through its PwC Professional framework. This framework provides a clear set of expectations for employees across all levels, geographies, and career paths.

Job Description: Tax Services Intern/Trainee

This internship/trainee program offers entry-level individuals the opportunity to join a team of problem solvers within the Tax Services department. As an intern/trainee, you will be involved in a variety of projects that contribute to meeting the tax needs of PwC’s clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Helping clients meet and manage their tax obligations: This involves providing advice on local and overseas tax affairs and acting as a strategic consultant for various tax-related issues.
• Reducing tax risks: Identifying and mitigating tax risks for clients to ensure compliance and optimize their tax strategies.
• Meeting compliance obligations: Ensuring clients adhere to all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Implementing tax strategies: Collaborating with clients to develop tax strategies that align with their business and operational objectives.
• Resolving disputes with tax authorities: Assisting clients in navigating and resolving disagreements with tax authorities.
• Managing tax accounting and reporting issues: Supporting clients in managing their tax accounting and reporting processes.

Specific areas of focus:

• International tax
• Mergers and acquisitions
• State and local tax accounting
• Regulatory processes
• Tax reporting and strategy

Skills and responsibilities:

• Be curious and try new things
• Learn about PwC’s business and value proposition
• Think broadly and ask questions about data and information
• Support research, analysis, and problem-solving
• Produce high-quality work adhering to professional standards
• Stay updated on technical developments in the area of specialization
• Handle, manipulate, and analyze data responsibly
• Communicate confidently and effectively
• Embrace different points of view and welcome diverse ideas
• Uphold PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct

Job Requirements and Preferences:

• Minimum Degree Required: Juris Doctorate
• Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
• Preferred Fields of Study: Taxation, Accounting
• Preferred Cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
• Demonstrated abilities in researching and analyzing tax laws and regulations
• Proven record of success in interacting with various levels of clients and firm management
• Self-motivation and desire for personal and career development
• Technical knowledge of tax compliance services, including planning, strategy, and execution
• Understanding of federal and state tax laws
• Experience researching business and industry trends to develop a point of view
• Knowledge of automation and digitization in a professional services environment
• Ability to innovate with new and existing technologies and experiment with digitization solutions
• Experience working with large, complex data sets and leveraging data visualization tools

Specific JD/LLM opportunities:

• SALT (State and Local Tax): Providing consulting services across a broad spectrum of tax areas, including asset management, income/franchise tax planning, dispute resolution, sales and use tax, and more.
• Real Estate: Advising clients on federal, local, and overseas tax affairs related to deals and transactions (mergers, acquisitions, investments, etc.).
• ITS (International Tax Services): Helping clients manage their global tax rates, find cost reduction opportunities, and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• M&A (Merger and Acquisition): Advising clients on their tax obligations related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, divestitures, partnerships, and insolvencies.

This internship/trainee program is designed to provide entry-level individuals with the foundation for a successful career in tax services at PwC.