Tax Diversified Intern Group Intern (May 2025)

About Ernst & Young(EY)

EY is a leading professional services firm offering assurance, tax, consulting, and advisory services. With a diverse portfolio of clients across industries, it assists businesses in navigating complexities, driving innovation, and achieving sustainable growth.

Your role

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits.

You will spend a large portion of your time directly engaged in complex compliance projects for our clients. This will be balanced with research, planning, and meetings with senior colleagues. EY focuses on a variety of industries, including but not limited to automotive and transportation, consumer products, health and life sciences, media and entertainment, mining and metals, oil and gas, power and utilities, and technology.  Additionally, we have differentially invested in an industry structure that focuses on financial services through our Financial Services Organization (FSO). Candidates electing to join the FSO will focus exclusively on financial services and will have opportunities to serve leading investment banks, retail and commercial banks, insurers, and investment managers. Whichever you choose, you’ll find no shortage of opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities while discovering and developing your strengths and ambitions. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Handling and supporting a wide variety of tax compliance processes 
• Assisting with tax due diligence on behalf of a private equity firm  
• Preparing tax returns for large, international clients 
• Working with audit teams to determine whether tax accounts are appropriate for financial statements 
• Researching tax code and writing memos for clients 
• Improving the tax effectiveness of supply chain structures 
• Developing and utilizing a diverse network of colleagues across the business 

Training & development

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.  
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally.  
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.  
• Develop your purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on the teams, their business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.  

Salary & benefits

The hourly pay range for this job is $22 - $38.

What they offer

If you join EY full-time after your internship, they offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to their business. In addition, the Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under their flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: They’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: They’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Career progression

At EY, interns are offered a structured career progression path that includes performance-based evaluations, constructive feedback, and opportunities to transition into entry-level roles, empowering them to evolve into impactful professionals within the organization.

Work-life balance

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way they collaborate, innovate, and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at clients or other locations. EY helps you get your work done responsibly and flexibly while managing your busy life.

Culture & vibe

EY is committed to helping diverse talent thrive, whether it’s through their support for working parents, their innovative approach to student recruitment, or targeted action to level the playing field for women and ethnic minorities. Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who they are and how they work. EY is committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and people feel a sense of belonging.

About you

What they look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for innovative people, who can work in an agile way, and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.  
• You are curious and purpose-driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, and who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.  
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.   
• Qualifications
  • A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Taxation; supported by a strong academic record 
  • A demonstrable plan for passing the CPA exam 
  • Excellent English language communication skills 
  • The ability and willingness to travel and work more than standard hours when necessary
  • 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.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_us/careers
• youtube.com/@ernstyoung