January 2027 - US State and Local Tax (Non-CPA) - 4 month Co-op

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As a co‑op in our Tax practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in their reporting.

Throughout your co‑op term, you’ll be supported by experienced professionals and exposed to our innovative AI and digital tools to help you build future‑ready capabilities in tax research, technology, and business acumen. You’ll also gain firsthand experience of busy season and see how tax work unfolds in real time. Whether you’re working from a PwC office, a client site, or remotely, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and continuous learning.

Grow here, go further.

The US State and Local Tax (SALT) Group has an opportunity for a student to join our practice. You will work with a diverse range of clients across Canada, including public and private middle‑market companies as well as large multinational organizations. In this role, you’ll deliver consulting and advisory services to Canadian‑owned US businesses on a range of US state and local tax matters, including tax planning, compliance, and strategy.

Because each state has its own rules, rates, and filing methods, you will help businesses understand their obligations, optimize their tax positions, and navigate complex issues from strategy through execution.

• Assist with state tax advisory engagements such as nexus analyses, voluntary disclosures, and sales tax analysis across a variety of industries, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support US SALT due diligence on potential acquisitions and transaction‑related projects such as restructuring.
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self‑awareness, leverage personal strengths, and address development areas.
• Support day‑to‑day execution of work streams across multiple engagements, communicating progress, questions, and issues to Senior Associates and above in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams through responsive communication, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment and support knowledge sharing among peers.
• Stay current on state and local tax developments and share relevant insights with the team.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with research, proposals, and client materials.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

• Enrolled in post‑secondary education (required) and working to obtain the US CPA required prerequisite courses (an asset).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to learn how to synthesize complex rules and facts into clear conclusions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax research tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas.
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to ask questions about data, facts and other information to deliver quality to our clients.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others, building relationships which are genuine and rooted in trust.
• Ability to easily adapt and prioritize, demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities.

• U.S. inbound (cross‑border tax) exposure is an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies is considered an asset.
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