EY - Indirect Tax Intern - Summer 2026, application via RippleMatch

RippleMatch Opportunities • Houston, TX

2d • $40 - $40

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Will you shape the future or will the future shape you? The opportunity Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice. Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company's largest tax burden and are on the rise globally. Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy, reinforcing the critical role of tax and finance in the modern business landscape. Learn from our experienced professionals, cutting-edge technology, and proven methodologies to effectively manage our clients’ indirect tax posture. Your Key Responsibilities As a Severance Tax Intern, you will collaborate with oil and gas clients to identify severance tax incentives and deductions. You will spend your time working on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities, and tasks. You will be working in a highly collaborative culture where active listening and information sharing with colleagues are an essential part of the role. As an Intern in our Indirect practice, your role will include:

Requirements

• An anticipated undergraduate or graduate degree with a concentration in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A strong academic record, including coursework deemed relevant by EY for this position.
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in basic MS Office tools, and strong writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to Houston, TX, for this position.
• Please note this position is not able to consider candidates with an Accounting major who have plans to pursue the CPA.
• CPA-track candidates with an interest in Tax should explore opportunities in the 360 Careers Diversified Staff Group; you can learn more about the 360 Careers Experience here.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the oil and gas sector.
• Eligibility to sit for the COPAS APA designation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Alteryx.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Building a broad base of knowledge and technical competence by staying current on trends, developments and technical authorities, applying them to complex situations impacting severance taxes.
• Collecting, entering, and performing data calculations.
• Utilizing data tools such as Excel, Access, Alteryx and other data tools to manage and analyze data effectively.
• Building client relationships, demonstrating knowledge of client business and delivering high-quality, timely services that exceed client expectations.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Demonstrating professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude, while maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• Contributing to team success by mastering EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery.

Benefits

• At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees