Tax Controversy Intern

Windham Brannon is a recognized leader in providing assurance, tax and advisory services to clients both nationally and globally. We believe that best-in-class client service starts by creating exceptional outcomes for our people – by offering more to our team, we can offer even more to our clients. Our award-winning culture has been consistently recognized for helping our people achieve success and fulfillment in their work and personal lives. We are dedicated to providing all of our employees a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.

Offering more for your career…

Windham Brannon understands that a successful career requires continuously learning and gaining knowledge in your profession. That’s why we prioritize the following for our people.
•    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council that advocates for important employee initiatives
•    Dedicated learning and development budget for each employee
•    Coaches and talent advisors who are dedicated to your career growth and development, helping you thrive in the workplace
•    Referral, performance, and business development bonus opportunities

Offering more for your community…

Windham Brannon believes that we succeed as a firm when those in our community can succeed too. Our WB Foundation regularly contributes to charities supported by our employees and friends of the month, and we provide regular volunteer support to several not-for-profit organizations throughout the year.

Our Tax practice is growing and we are looking to add an intern to the team…

The Tax Controversy Intern will be given a wide variety accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals.

What you will do…

•    Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
•    Interact closely with clients and interface on their behalf with federal and state taxing authorities for tax disputes involving examinations, appeals, collections, and other tax matters.  Understand the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA.
•    Attends and participates in professional education, including in-house industry group meetings, and participates in professionally sponsored training sessions.
•    Obtain working knowledge of research techniques and various research sources in the firm library.
•    Research various tax matters and draft technical memoranda to develop solutions and strategies to resolve client issues and support tax return reporting positions including IRS Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments, Protests of Proposed Examination Changes, Private Letter Rulings, Innocent Spouse Claims, and Reasonable Cause penalty abatement requests.
•    Draft professional written responses to disputed tax agencies with case-related information and supported with applicable code section, procedural guidance and/or relevant court cases.
•    Gather information needed to assist with debt collections efforts: Offer-in-Compromise (OIC), installment agreements, liens/levy assistance.
•    Communicate regularly with management on the progress of open projects.
•    Compile and organize supporting documentation for IRS examinations.
•    Review and analyze IRS transcript information. 

What you bring…

•    Currently pursuing a degree in accounting and/or finance. Junior or Senior level preferred. 
•    Earned, or pursuing, M.L.L./J.D. preferred.
•    Controversy and/or IRS experience is a plus.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint). 
•    Comfortable in a Windows environment. 
•    Demonstrates an understanding of the customer relationship journey.
•    Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential information. 
•    Excellent attention to detail and organizational skill.

Last updated on Nov 2, 2024