Summer 2027 Intern, Personal Property Tax

Ryan • La Palma, CA

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About The Position

The Summer 2027 Personal Property Tax Intern will work alongside subject matter experts in a team-based environment, helping identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. The internship provides training and development related to state, local, federal, and international taxation. Interns may work with multi-state companies on tax savings opportunities and state and local tax controversies, conduct research, respond to inquiries, review documentation, and perform detailed calculations using raw data. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Economics.
• Anticipated graduation date within one year of the internship.
• Minimum overall and major GPA of 2.8.
• At least 6–12 accounting credit hours, depending on practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service to multi-state companies to identify tax savings opportunities.
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing clients at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax questions or issues.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations.

Benefits

• Competitively paid internship
• Paid holidays
• Mentorship opportunities and hands-on training
• Networking with industry leaders
• All-expense-paid trip to Ryan headquarters in Dallas, Texas (summer interns only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern