2028 Tax Summer Intern

Schneider Downs • Columbus, OH

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Downs is seeking students to join its 2028 internship program in the growing Tax Advisory Services practice. Tax Summer Interns contribute to engagement teams and assist with a variety of projects, including preparing corporate and individual tax returns, supporting tax compliance and tax consulting matters, and analyzing accounting and tax-related issues. Interns use data extraction, analytics, and visualization tools to develop insights for clients and work with engagement teams to gather information, resolve problems, and recommend business and process improvements.

The internship offers hands-on client work, exposure to multiple industries, and support from experienced professionals in a learning culture focused on quality and integrity. The hybrid work model combines work from home and the office in the location where the applicant applied. The summer session runs from mid-May to mid-August, with interns 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.
• Meet the preferred overall GPA of 3.3, with a 3.0 minimum, or demonstrate 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work models 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