Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.
Our growing Tax Advisory Services practice is looking for enthusiastic students to join our 2027 internship program. This is your chance to expand your knowledge, develop your skills and help organizations thrive!
As a Tax Winter Intern, you work as a member of the engagement team and are responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement – primarily the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns. You will be part of a learning culture that values quality and integrity, where you’ll be supported by Schneider Downs professionals.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we’ve embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. Our winter session runs from early-January to late-April, and while flexibility is at the core of our culture, we expect interns to be available during working hours – Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5.
Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3dpf
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Support various assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement, including both tax compliance and tax consulting matters
• Research and analyze accounting and tax-related issues
• Utilize data extraction, data analytics and data visualization tools to bring insight to clients
• Proactively interact with engagement team to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028, and be available to begin full-time work between January 2028-October 2028
• A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or combination of educational success and applicable work and/or volunteer experience
• Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility
Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences while supporting our firm's growth. Successful interns are eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation, based on individual performance and department needs.
WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility
• Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development
• Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure
• Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement
• Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more!
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
- Availability to begin full-time work between January 2028 and October 2028
- Preferred overall GPA of 3.3, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent educational success and applicable experience
- Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility
What We Do
Schneider Downs is an independent certified public accounting firm serving public and private companies, nonprofits, government entities, and individuals. Its core offerings include accounting, tax, audit, consulting, and business advisory services, alongside risk and transaction advisory, digital consulting, wealth management, retirement-plan solutions, and investment banking. The firm serves clients across multiple U.S. states, with offices in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and McLean, Virginia.
