Federal Tax Consulting Intern

About the Role

As an intern, you’ll be treated just like our entry-level staff. You’ll help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. We’ll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets.

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting on tax planning strategies to achieve business and individual tax objectives
• Reviewing opportunities to optimize the timing of tax income and deductions through accounting method planning
• Evaluating tax planning strategies resulting from legislation, regulations, and market developments
• Researching technical positions and drafting memos and other position papers for a variety of federal tax matters
• Assisting with federal tax consulting projects involving corporate, partnership, and individual taxation across all industries
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and developing practical recommendations for clients
• Assisting National Tax Office professionals with technical research and analysis of legislative, regulatory, and administrative tax developments
• Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels, as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients
• Deepen knowledge in tax and tax consulting through exposure to both service lines

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Detail-oriented individual with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and research skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop deep technical tax knowledge
• Strong interest in federal taxation, tax consulting, and technical tax research
• Ability to analyze complex tax matters and communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Intention to pursue CPA licensure
• Academic success (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
• Prior coursework in federal income taxation, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, or advanced tax topics is preferred
• This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school following the internship. Candidates who will complete their degree requirements before or during the internship are encouraged to apply for our entry-level opportunities.
• This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
• This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

Compensation range in CO, IL, OH, and MA: $33 - $36