PwC Core Tax Intern Summer 2014 - San Jose Office

Unlike the previous PwC Intern Position requirements, the San Jose office will consider applicants from those who have a business background; they do not require an accounting degree. Please note that the application deadline for the San Jose position is October 11, 2013.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading firm that services clients that include the Fortune 500, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (www.pwc.com/us) is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC US) helps clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the advantage of being part of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 169,000 people in over 158 countries across the PwC network are committed to deliver quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. People across the PwC network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

The PwC network is a global market leader in tax services. We assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 23,000 tax professionals, this means that the PwC network can support our clients both locally and globally. We have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

Job Description
As a Tax professional, no two days are the same. The challenges you will face will change continually, and the solutions you devise will be critical to the success of the business. In order to succeed, you need to be creative and analytical; dynamic and collaborative; a strategic thinker and possess a consistent passion to learn. This is Tax at PricewaterhouseCoopers. And we invite you to become a part of it.
Job Duties

Play a role as an intern in PwC's core tax practice, as they provide services to clients.

Participate in select phases of tax compliance engagements.

Participate in select projects; demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative.

Contribute to collaborative teamwork, through working effectively as a team member: understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback.

Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.

Job Requirements

A desire to pursue a career in Tax.

Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communications.

Demonstrated self-motivation and has a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development.

Commitment to become credentialed with appropriate primary credentials, which include CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent certification/license (may vary by practice).

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, you must:

-      Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

-      Have a graduation date between December 2014 and August 2015

-      Business related undergraduate degrees are preferred.  Plan to be CPA eligibility upon graduation encouraged, but not required.

To apply, please complete the following steps:

1)       Submit your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Heather Alhadeff at hla3@u.washington.edu, AND

2)      Click on the following job-specific link to submit your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to PwC's online system: https://sjobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25163&siteid=5277&AReq=47785BR&Codes=

NOTE: The deadline to apply for this San Jose only position is Friday, October 11^th.   

For all questions, please feel free to reach out to Courtney Packard at courtney.c.packard@us.pwc.com.