State and Local Tax; SALT) Interns

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Job Description:

Withum is seeking accounting majors graduating in the upcoming academic year to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) team as interns, with the opportunity to transition into our full-time class starting in November 2027. As a SALT Intern, you will support the tax department in managing compliance and consulting activities related to state and local taxes. You may work on State and Local Tax engagements, including sales tax audit defense, compliance, responding to government agencies and client requests, researching taxability of products and services in various jurisdictions, as well as assisting with other tax types such as income, payroll, and gross receipts taxes.

This internship is for our Spring session (January through April).

• College student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Ability to commute to one of our office locations
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills

For positions in New York City, the compensation for this position ranges from $25-30 per hour. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Withum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an accessible recruiting experience for all applicants.

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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