Summer 2027 Intern, Personal Property Tax

Ryan • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Summer 2027 Personal Property Tax Intern works in a team-based environment alongside subject matter experts, supporting tax work for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. The internship includes training and development and focuses on identifying tax savings opportunities for multi-state companies. Interns may support state and local tax controversies, research tax questions, respond to client and tax-authority requests, review documentation, and perform calculations using raw data. The posting also describes mentorship, hands-on training, networking opportunities, paid holidays, competitive pay, and an all-expense-paid trip to Ryan headquarters in Dallas, Texas for summer interns.

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 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, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as internet navigation and research.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies and help identify tax savings opportunities.
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for auditor discussions, representing clients at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Research state and local tax questions or issues and draft technical memoranda.
• 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