Spring 2025 Severance Tax Intern - Houston, TX

Ryan

May 10, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
Houston

Requirements

Education and Experience:
Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or Economics.
Anticipated graduation date within one year of internship
Minimum Overall and Major GPA of 3.0
Minimum of 6 – 12 Accounting hours depending on practice
Professional Skills Requirements:
Must have interned with Ryan previously
Work effectively in a fast pace, 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 both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and etc.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by to identify tax savings opportunities
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and at 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

FAQs

What is the job title of the internship being offered?

The job title is Spring 2025 Severance Tax Intern.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Houston, TX.

What types of taxation will the interns be working with?

Interns will be working with state, local, federal, and international taxation.

What is the main responsibility of the interns?

Interns will work alongside subject matter experts to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients.

What kind of environment will the interns be working in?

Interns will work in a team-based environment.

Will there be any training provided during the internship?

Yes, interns will receive training and development to help them become seasoned tax professionals.

What level of clients will the interns work with?

Interns will work with Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients.

What is the expected outcome for interns after completing the program?

Interns are expected to develop into some of the most seasoned state, local, federal, and international tax professionals in the industry.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for the Spring 2025 term.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company after the internship?

While the job description does not specify, internships often serve as a stepping stone for future employment opportunities within the company.

Ryan

Liberating our clients from the burden of being overtaxed, freeing their capital to invest, grow, and thrive.

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1991

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Ryan is a seven-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 4,100 professionals and associates serves over 21,000 clients in more than 60 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies.