Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Tax Intern

During your internship at Grant Thornton, you will be exposed to tax procedures including tax consulting and tax return preparation which will involve tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting work papers on various tax returns and projects. You will have an opportunity to work alongside partners, senior executives, and peers as a member of the engagement team. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to learn new skillsets, be involved in office community activities, and build lasting relationships with members of the Grant Thornton team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations completed by our firm in India. Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities. Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members. Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned. Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships. Working on a variety of client engagements in varying industries. Networking with your peers. Meeting with your mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions. Connecting with fellow interns and Grant Thornton staff at social events. Participating in team-building exercises. Giving back to the community through outreach activities. Sharpening your leadership skills. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting. Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 preferred. The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites. Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Strong technical aptitude and skillset. Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment. Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Skill Requirements

Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Strong technical aptitude and skillset. Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more : more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities : Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how : Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com / careers. When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com / careers.