Summer 2027 Intern, Personal Property Tax

Ryan • La Palma, CA

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About The Position

As a Personal Property Tax Intern, you will work side by side with subject matter experts in a team-based environment to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. The internship includes training and development aimed at preparing interns for careers as state, local, federal, and international tax professionals. The role involves serving multi-state companies, researching tax issues, reviewing documentation, responding to clients and tax authorities, and completing detailed calculations using raw data.

Requirements

• Be working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Economics.
• Have an anticipated graduation date within one year of the internship.
• Have a minimum overall and major GPA of 2.8.
• Have a minimum of 6–12 accounting credit hours, depending on practice.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Be able to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and related tools.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by identifying 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
• Award-winning culture
• 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