Tax Intern (International Tax) - Spring or Summer 2026

Tax Intern

The Tax Intern works closely with RKL's tax professionals who keep a constant pulse on industry developments and the regulatory environment from a local, state, national and global perspective to deliver tax compliance and strategy solutions that work for our client organizations. The Tax team draws upon their understanding of clients' unique needs and goals to formulate tax strategies centered on their best interests.

Success Factors

Exposure to a variety of clients and engagement

Various assignments consisting of completing forms related to foreign investments, partnerships with foreign activities, and projects relating to depreciation and fixed assets

Networking with peers and team members at all levels

Participation in team building exercises and community outreach activities

Participation in continuous learning and leadership development workshops

Collaboration with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiencies

People Management / Relationships

Takes initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)

Treats everyone with respect

Develop loyalty and trust with team

Successfully adapts to different personalities and working styles

Proactively and effectively communicates information regarding status issues to team members

Holds self-accountable for assigned work; seeks continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Required Skills

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail

Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities

Strong technical skills with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment

Education, Experience and Certifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Desire to pursue the CPA designation and a career in professional services / public accounting

Essential Functions

Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear

Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull

Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed

Ability to lift / carry up to 20 pounds

Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed

Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required

This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned