What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Tax Summer Intern position at Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.?
Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we've been providing audit, tax, consulting and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed-and enjoy more of what counts .
Schneider Downs is seeking motivated students who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the public accounting environment to participate in our 2026 internship program. Learn more about our work and how you could make an impact helping organizations while growing your skills!
As a Tax Summer Intern , you work as a member of the engagement team and are responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement - primarily the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns. You will be part of a learning culture that values quality and integrity, where you'll be supported by Schneider Downs professionals.
Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office.
The summer session typically runs from mid-May until mid-August. While flexibility is at the core of our culture, the expectation is that interns will be available during working hours - Monday through Friday, 9 am through 5 pm.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support various assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement, including both tax compliance and tax consulting matters
- Research and analyze accounting and tax-related issues
- Utilize data extraction, data analytics and data visualization tools to bring insight to clients
- Proactively interact with engagement team to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Schneider Downs' internship program is designed to give students meaningful work experiences while supporting the firm's hiring needs, especially as we continue to grow. Our interns are eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation based upon individual performance and department need.
WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it'sour culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard toretain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive workenvironment through our core values : Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, andDrive.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
ABOUT SCHNEIDER DOWNS
For over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax,consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovativethought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with aPersonal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-establishednational and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned - as well asnot-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporateprofile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, pro-activity,and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment theSD Standard and it's what makes us different.
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Webelieve a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusioncontributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW.
SchneiderDowns does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicitedreferral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will beowed to the agency, person, or entity.
