Job Title:
State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern
Job Responsibilities:
As a State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern, the candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks that contribute to the financial health of organizations. The primary responsibilities include:
- Providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes.
- Preparing state and local income and franchise tax returns.
- Writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques.
- Researching complex tax issues and providing conclusions through technical memorandums or verbal communication.
- Developing meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with a diverse range of clients.
- Deepening knowledge in state and local tax as well as other taxes, including federal tax.
- Participating in various training programs to enhance tax-related knowledge.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates interested in the SALT Intern position should possess the following qualifications:
- A detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or a master's degree in accounting or tax.
- Completion of the first two entry-level accounting courses and, at a minimum, currently enrolled in the first intermediate-level accounting course.
- Academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of .
- Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license.
Salary Information:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with technical skills and experience and is provided in accordance with applicable state requirements. For positions located in Colorado and Illinois, the hourly base range is $36 to $36.
Additional Information:
This non-exempt position may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour workweek and may involve some local, national, and occasional international travel.
Company Culture and Benefits:
The company is recognized as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its world-class culture and consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For." The company promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed in an inclusive environment.
The company offers a robust benefits package for eligible staff, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective on the first of the month following the start date. Additional benefits include Flexible Time Off, a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense reimbursement, and a pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is also available for eligible staff. Interns and contractors have the option to elect health insurance under the contingent staff medical plan after 60 days of employment, along with limited paid sick time.
The company is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration through the company’s applicant tracking system. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of the company.
For Colorado applicants, under the Job Application Fairness Act, there is a right to redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
