Tax - Indirect Tax - Severance Tax - Houston - Intern - Summer

USA
- Tax
- Indirect Tax
- Severance Tax
- Houston
- Intern
- Summer 2027

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USA
- Tax
- Indirect Tax
- Severance Tax
- Houston
- Intern
- Summer 202 7

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The opportunity

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company's largest tax burden and are on the rise globally. Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy, reinforcing the critical role of tax and finance in the modern business landscape. Learn from our experienced professionals, cutting-edge technology, and proven methodologies to effectively manage our clients’ indirect tax posture.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Severance Tax Intern, you will collaborate with oil and gas clients to identify severance tax incentives and deductions. You will spend your time working on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities, and tasks. You will be working in a highly collaborative culture where active listening and information sharing with colleagues are an essential part of the role.

As an Intern in our Indirect practice, your role will include:

• Building a broad base of knowledge and technical competence by staying current on trends, developments and technical authorities, applying them to complex situations impacting severance taxes.
• Collecting, entering, and performing data calculations.
• Utilizing data tools such as Excel, Access, Alteryx and other data tools to manage and analyze data effectively.
• Building client relationships, demonstrating knowledge of client business and delivering high-quality, timely services that exceed client expectations.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Demonstrating professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude, while maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• Contributing to team success by mastering EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have :

• An anticipated undergraduate or graduate degree with a concentration in Finance, Economics, or a related field supported by a strong academic record .
• 3.0 cumulative college/university GPA .
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in basic MS Office tools, and strong writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• An interest working in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• 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.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and…