Summer Internship
Ryan Overview:
At Ryan, your drive is rewarded…your talent is encouraged…your abilities are challenged. Ryan
is an award-winning global tax services firm, with the largest indirect and property tax practices
in North America and the seventh largest corporate tax practice in the United States. With global
headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal,
and international tax advisory and consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including
audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process improvement and automation, tax
appeals, tax compliance, and strategic planning. Ryan is a three-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 multi-disciplinary team of more than 2,000 professionals and associates serves over 9,000
clients in more than 40 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000
companies.
Here’s What We Do:
We are not in the “tax” business. We are in the tomorrow business by providing innovative
solutions to the errors we identify. We believe in liberating companies from the burden of being
overtaxed and freeing their capital to invest in their own tomorrow. We are driven to reinvent how
to master the complexity of the modern tax code. That is our passion. Where others see rules and
regulations, we see opportunity. Where some see codes and constrictions, we see what could be.
We do not rest until we’ve created value and delivered results that offer relief to our clients and
revenue to the bottom line.
Position Summary:
We are looking for candidates interested in state, local, federal, and international taxation. During
a ten week period, as an Intern you will work side by side with subject matter experts in a teambased environment to identify tax savings opportunities for Fortune 500 and 1,000 clients. Interns
will receive training and development to become the most seasoned state, local, federal, and
international tax professionals in the industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide exceptional client service to multi-state companies by to identify tax savings
opportunities
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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
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Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax questions or
issues
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Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities
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Review documentation and research issues
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Work with raw data to complete detailed calculations
Basic Qualifications:
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*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or comparable major
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*Minimum Overall GPA of 2.8+ and Major GPA of 3.0
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*Minimum of 6 accounting hours
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Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
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Work effectively in a fast pace, high-energy environment
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Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and communication skills
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Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
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Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and Internet
navigation and research
*Dependent on Practice Area Requirements