Tax JD Summer Intern (May 2024)

About PwC

PwC is an international professional services brand with partnerships in 157 countries and 284,000 people across 742 locations. PwC USA is a prominent firm offering assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services.

Your role

As an Intern / Trainee, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Be curious and try new things.
• Learn about how PwC works as a business and adds value to clients.
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information.
• Support research, analysis, and problem-solving using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Produce high-quality work that adheres to the relevant professional standards.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments in the area of specialism.
• Handle, manipulate, and analyze data and information responsibly.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner - verbally and in materials produced.
• Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Training & development

Intern training and development at PwC USA is a comprehensive and structured process. Interns engage in real-world client projects, receiving hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced professionals. They participate in training sessions covering technical and soft skills, attend networking events, and have access to various learning resources. PwC USA aims to provide interns with valuable insights, fostering their growth and potential career opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience.
• Learning & development programs.
• Paid time off plans (Plans vary by position).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Diverse culture.
• Free Lunch or Snacks

Career progression

Starting your career with PwC offers a culture of learning, teamwork, and collaboration. Excellence is recognized, diversity is embraced, and personal development is prioritized. Successful interns may be offered full-time positions, paving the way for a rewarding and long-term career within the organization.

Work-life balance

PwC strives to maintain a positive work-life balance for interns. PwC's work model offers three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (hybrid). Virtual roles primarily work remotely, while flex allows a combination of in-person and virtual work. While interns are engaged in valuable projects, the firm emphasizes the importance of setting reasonable work hours, providing necessary support, and encouraging open communication. PwC aims to ensure that interns have a fulfilling experience while managing their well-being. 

Culture & vibe

PwC fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, and purpose. Employees from various backgrounds and beliefs come together to work collaboratively, driven by shared values, aiming to make a positive impact on clients and society.

About you

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate.
• Preferred Major GPA: 3.0.

Required fields of study:

• Accounting, Taxation.

Preferred knowledge/skills

• Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:
  • Researching and analyzing tax laws, rules and regulations, pertinent client, industry, and technical matters;
  • Interacting with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communications;
  • Demonstrating self-motivation and desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development;
  • Technical aspects of tax compliance services, including planning, strategy, and execution including general knowledge of federal and state tax laws; and,
  • As a tax technical professional researching business and industry trends to develop a point of view to leverage in assisting with proposals.
• Automation & digitization in a professional services environment including but not limited to:
  • Innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions; and,
  • Working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.

How to apply

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Sources

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• pwc.com
• jobs.us.pwc.com
• youtube.com