Diversified Staff Tax Group Summer Intern

About Ernst & Young

EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. It is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms. It primarily provides assurance (which includes financial audit), tax, consulting, and advisory services to its clients. Like many of the larger accounting firms in recent years, EY has expanded into markets adjacent to accounting, including strategy, operations, HR, technology, and financial services consulting.

Your Role

• Handling and supporting a wide variety of tax compliance processes.
• Assisting with tax due diligence on behalf of a private equity firm.
• Preparing tax returns for large, international clients.
• Working with audit teams to determine whether tax accounts are appropriate for financial statements.
• Researching tax codes and writing memos for clients.
• Improving the tax effectiveness of supply chain structures.
• Developing and utilizing a diverse network of colleagues across the business.
• You will spend a large portion of your time directly engaged in complex compliance projects for the clients. This will be balanced with research, planning, and meetings with senior colleagues.

Training & Development

The Diversified Staff Group (DSG) model is all about providing EY people with the skills, information, and knowledge to take on some of the biggest challenges in taxation. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time in a wide range of Tax service areas, covering everything from business, international, state and local, and transactions tax, to global compliance and reporting. After a few years of developing into a broad-based tax professional, you will make an educated choice about which area of tax best aligns with your skills and interests, and with the support of industry-leading teams, there’s no better place to gain this experience.

Salary & Benefits

This role's estimated pay ranges from $54,000 to $84,000 per year. EY offers a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to its business.

• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• In the Flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Career Progression

The broad business perspective you get in EY’s Assurance practice will serve as a launch pad to your career, whether you stay at EY to partner or seek a role in the C-suite. The easy-to-use Audit Career Framework will help you map your successful career path, understand just what’s expected of you, and access the right learning, experiences, and coaching to support your career progression. Along the way, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the inner workings of business and draw on your accounting knowledge to help solve complex challenges.

Work-Life Balance

EY understands life’s challenges and complexities. They know everyone juggles a career with priorities outside of work, and COVID-19 has made this even more of a challenge for many. That’s why EY supports its people to work, connect and collaborate more efficiently and flexibly. Whether your colleagues are on a different floor, on a different continent, or completely virtual, EY helps you get your work done responsibly and flexibly while managing your busy life.

Culture & Vibe

EY is committed to providing employees with exceptional work experience where they are able to make an impact on their careers. They pride themselves in providing diversity and inclusiveness wherein your point of view matters and you are empowered to use your thoughts and ideas to help others achieve success. Moreover, working at EY gives you the chance to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to address some of the biggest social challenges under the mentorship of seniors meaning you are never isolated. So whether you’re a student, a fresh graduate, or an experienced professional, you can expect to be welcomed and make an impact from the moment you join the company.

About You

• A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Taxation; supported by a strong academic record.
• A demonstrable plan for passing the CPA exam.
• Excellent English language communication skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride-share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

How to Apply

• To begin your application, navigate to the careers section of the EY website where you can filter by country, location, area, and start the year.
• Once you have chosen your position, you would have to create an account and enter the details they request such as your personal details, experience, and qualifications alongside the required documents.
• To apply for this position, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

• Glassdoor.com/EY-salary
• studentjobs.ey.com/EY-benefits, training & development, career progression
• Ey.com/EY-culture, work-life balance