2028 Tax Summer Intern

Schneider Downs • Pittsburgh, PA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Downs is seeking enthusiastic students to join its 2028 Tax Advisory Services summer internship program. Tax Summer Interns are integral members of engagement teams and support a variety of projects that help complete engagements, primarily by preparing corporate and individual tax returns. Interns work on tax compliance and consulting matters, analyze accounting and tax-related issues, and use data tools to generate insights for clients. The role offers hands-on client work, exposure to multiple industries, and support from experienced professionals in a learning culture centered on quality and integrity.

The internship operates on a hybrid work model, combining work from home and work in the office in the location where the candidate applied. The summer session runs from mid-May to mid-August. Interns are expected to be available during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Successful interns may have the opportunity to join Schneider Downs full-time after graduation.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
• Have an anticipated graduation date between Fall 2028 and Spring 2029.
• Be available to begin full-time work between January 2029 and October 2029.
• Have a preferred overall GPA of 3.3, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or a combination of educational success and applicable work and/or volunteer experience.
• Plan to pursue the minimum requirements for CPA eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• An overall GPA of 3.3 is preferred.
• Applicable work and/or volunteer experience may be considered in combination with educational success.

Responsibilities

• Support projects that assist with the completion of engagements, including tax compliance and tax consulting matters.
• Analyze accounting and tax-related issues.
• Prepare corporate and individual tax returns.
• Use data extraction, data analytics, and data visualization tools to provide insights to clients.
• Interact proactively with the engagement team to gather information, resolve problems, and recommend business and process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Hybrid work model and work-life flexibility.
• Learning environment with buddies, mentors, and a focus on personal development.
• Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure.
• Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement.
• Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, and profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern