Tax Intern - Summer 2026 - Destination CPA

$58,240 - $93,080/Yr

PricewaterhouseCoopers - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Intern

Milwaukee, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

A career within Corporate Tax services at PwC provides an exciting opportunity to assist clients in meeting their tax obligations while effectively managing the impact of tax on their business operations. As a member of our team, you will advise clients on both local and international tax matters, acting as a strategic consultant in areas such as business analysis, working capital management, and profit sharing for partners. Your role will involve helping organizations understand the pricing implications of goods and services exchanged between related parties, as well as providing insightful advice on the tax implications of various deals. Our team is dedicated to enhancing our clients' tax functions to mitigate risks and facilitate informed decision-making. In this position, you will focus on developing tax strategies that ensure compliance, increase post-tax profits, and provide application support to implement best practices in corporate tax. To thrive in this dynamic environment, every member of PwC is expected to embody a purpose-led and values-driven leadership approach. This is supported by the PwC Professional framework, which outlines a unified set of expectations across our various lines of business, geographies, and career paths, ensuring transparency regarding the skills necessary for individual success and career progression. As an Intern or Trainee, you will collaborate with a team of problem solvers, tackling complex business challenges from strategy formulation to execution. Responsibilities at this management level include being curious and open to new experiences, learning about PwC's business operations and value addition to clients, and engaging in broad thinking and inquiry regarding data and information. You will support research, analysis, and problem-solving efforts using diverse tools and techniques, producing high-quality work that adheres to professional standards. Staying updated with technical developments in your area of specialization is crucial, as is the ability to handle, manipulate, and analyze data responsibly. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is essential, as is the ability to embrace diverse perspectives and uphold the firm's ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in select phases of tax compliance engagements.
• Research tax laws, rules/regulations and analyze their application to specific situations.
• Demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member, building solid relationships with team members.
• Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• Required cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher.
• Client service intern positions are typically for students in their 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5-year program.
• Before starting full-time, meet all educational requirements to be eligible for the CPA license in the relevant state.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates basic abilities in researching and analyzing tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience interacting with various levels of client and firm management through written and verbal communications.
• Self-motivation and a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development.
• Exposure to automation and digitization in a professional services environment.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets and leveraging data visualization tools.

Benefits

• Salary range: $28.00 - $44.75 per hour, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.