Tax Technology Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

At Grant Thornton, our Tax Technology team works with large, complex organizations to improve how tax departments operate by implementing scalable technology solutions and driving meaningful process improvements. Our work spans the design, configuration, and integration of tax engines for both direct and indirect taxes, and extends to modern platforms such as enterprise systems, data automation tools, workflow tracking solutions, and visualization platforms. We help clients automate and streamline calculation, compliance, and reporting activities, building long-term efficiency and accuracy into their operations.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in streamlining data collection, implementing workflow automation, enhancing tax data management, and integrating emerging technologies like AI to solve complex tax challenges.
• Assist with project management and the systems/business analysis life cycle.
• Travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.

Requirements

• General business knowledge with a strong preference for Accounting Major or Minor.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Familiarity with small-automation & reporting tools (e.g., Alteryx, Microsoft Power Platform, Tableau).
• Familiarity with system infrastructure and application design.
• Database architecture; creating queries and tables using, e.g., Oracle or SQL Server.
• Project management/project life-cycle knowledge.
• Technical/advanced writing skills.
• Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Advanced Requirements

• Experience with web development techniques.
• Experience working with back-end databases and database management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Google Cloud technologies, including their respective data and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of multiple ERP systems and databases (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft).
• Transaction tax engine experience (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters, Avalara).
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Robotics Process Automation and Blockchain and their impact on the regulatory environment.
• Programming-related coursework.
• Java, C++, or .NET (C# or VB), R, Python proficiency.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree with Data Science, Analytics, or Information Systems minor.
• Information Systems or Computer Science degree with Accounting or Business minor.
• Data Science or Analytics degree with Accounting or Business minor.
• Software/system engineering.

Candidate Characteristics

• Intellectually curious.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Dynamic thinker who challenges conventional wisdom.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Ability to function within a geographically-distributed team.
• Good listening skills and the ability to grasp business trends and needs.

Schedule

Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Pay

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Bellevue, WA office is $40.00 per hour.