Supports tax consulting teams with corporate tax returns, compliance documents, tax research, international and multistate planning, tax modeling, provisions, audits, and regulatory strategies. The intern analyzes tax regulations, applies data analytics to identify optimization opportunities, collaborates on client projects, and learns PwC methodologies while developing professional and communication skills.
The Opportunity
As a Tax Intern, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tax consulting, gaining exposure to the complexities of the global tax landscape. Within our Tax practice, you will support teams in delivering tailored tax services that optimize strategies, minimize risks, and drive compliance. As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies, participating in projects, and performing basic tasks that contribute to the team's success. You will have the chance to observe professional work environments and develop your personal brand.
In this role at PwC, you will engage with our General Tax Consulting services, providing comprehensive advice and planning strategies to businesses. You will navigate complex tax regulations, optimize tax positions, and minimize risks, all while being part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. This opportunity allows you to apply a learning mindset, appreciate diverse perspectives, and actively listen to enhance your communication skills. Your journey will be enriched by the chance to gather information, analyze facts, and discern patterns, setting the foundation for a rewarding career in tax consulting.
Responsibilities
- Supporting tax teams in delivering comprehensive tax advice and planning strategies
- Participating in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and compliance documents
- Assisting in the analysis of complex tax regulations to optimize tax positions and minimize risks
- Engaging in international tax planning and multistate tax compliance activities
- Conducting tax research to support consulting projects and provide innovative solutions
- Collaborating with team members to develop tax models and structures for clients
- Contributing to the preparation of tax provisions and audits to validate compliance
- Observing and learning from experienced tax professionals to enhance personal development
- Applying data analytics to identify opportunities for tax optimization and efficiency
- Supporting the development of regulatory compliance consulting strategies for diverse industries
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
- Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax research and planning
- Participating in international tax planning and compliance projects
- Utilizing data analytics to enhance tax strategy optimization
- Engaging in corporate tax consulting and regulatory compliance
- Supporting multistate tax compliance and partnership tax initiatives
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Tax Intern, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tax consulting, gaining exposure to the complexities of the global tax landscape. Within our Tax practice, you will support teams in delivering tailored tax services that optimize strategies, minimize risks, and drive compliance. As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies, participating in projects, and performing basic tasks that contribute to the team's success. You will have the chance to observe professional work environments and develop your personal brand.
In this role at PwC, you will engage with our General Tax Consulting services, providing comprehensive advice and planning strategies to businesses. You will navigate complex tax regulations, optimize tax positions, and minimize risks, all while being part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. This opportunity allows you to apply a learning mindset, appreciate diverse perspectives, and actively listen to enhance your communication skills. Your journey will be enriched by the chance to gather information, analyze facts, and discern patterns, setting the foundation for a rewarding career in tax consulting.
Responsibilities
- Supporting tax teams in delivering comprehensive tax advice and planning strategies
- Participating in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and compliance documents
- Assisting in the analysis of complex tax regulations to optimize tax positions and minimize risks
- Engaging in international tax planning and multistate tax compliance activities
- Conducting tax research to support consulting projects and provide innovative solutions
- Collaborating with team members to develop tax models and structures for clients
- Contributing to the preparation of tax provisions and audits to validate compliance
- Observing and learning from experienced tax professionals to enhance personal development
- Applying data analytics to identify opportunities for tax optimization and efficiency
- Supporting the development of regulatory compliance consulting strategies for diverse industries
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
- Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax research and planning
- Participating in international tax planning and compliance projects
- Utilizing data analytics to enhance tax strategy optimization
- Engaging in corporate tax consulting and regulatory compliance
- Supporting multistate tax compliance and partnership tax initiatives
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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