Tax Consultant Intern (Accounting) - Seattle (Summer 2021)

Company: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

We're looking for highly-motivated, out-of-the-box thinkers to join our tax consulting team. If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in a fast-pace environment, then you may be the right fit for our tax internship program. During the internship, you'll gain first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day responsibilities that come with this exciting and rewarding career. You'll receive mentorship and guidance from our tax professionals and have the opportunity to help develop solutions to complex tax issues through research, use of cutting edge technology, and consultation with other team members.

Work you'll do
As a Deloitte Tax intern, you'll work with diverse and talented teams to help clients analyze the tax effect of complex decisions, reduce overall tax rates, and pursue performance objectives. You will collaborate daily with our tax team to perform research and analysis, and utilize your consultative skills to turn findings into actionable solutions. During your internship you'll interact with multiple clients, providing you exposure to a variety of organizations and a stronger understanding of applicable tax implications for different clients.

The team
At Deloitte, our tax consultants provide a full-range of tax services to clients. We help our clients combine tax data, processes, technology, and people in new ways to uncover valuable business insights and arrive at smarter solutions to business challenges. Our team members work collaboratively and apply their specialized knowledge and experience to help clients navigate past complex tax and financial reporting issues. We offer deep insights into their business practices and procedures and help them make more informed decisions to enhance their business' efficiencies.

Qualifications
Required
--- Currently pursuing a degree Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation
--- Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.2)
--- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage assignments in a team environment
--- Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
--- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
--- Up to 50% travel required

Preferred
--- Technology-related coursework highly desirable
--- CPA exam eligibility

How you'll grow
Throughout the course of the internship program, you'll receive formal and informal mentorship and training. Our Tax Intern training program provides a view both into the technical skills as well as critical professional behaviors, standards, and mindsets required to make the most of your internship. The program includes team-based hands-on exercises and activities. Beyond the formal training, you will work with talented professionals and have the chance to ask questions and gain valuable hands-on experience while working on client engagements. Interns will also be invited to participate in a Tax Internship Conference hosted during the summer at Deloitte University.

Deloitte's culture
We take pride in our culture and celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness. As a commitment to our people, we offer comprehensive well-being programs and give our professionals the support and flexibility to make daily choices that allow them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. This supportive culture enables our people to do their best work every day. .

Corporate citizenship
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

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As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Tax LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Requisition code: S20SEATI22JUNSL-AC

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