Summer 2027/Winter 2028 State & Local Tax Internship

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA — 800 W Fulton

Salary: $27.50–$92.40 per hour in Chicago. Other listed ranges include $25.00–$84.00 nationally.

Company

hirify.global is a U.S.-based tax, assurance, and advisory firm operating through a global network of independent professional services firms.

What you will do

• Deliver state and local tax advisory and compliance services to clients.
• Research multistate tax issues and prepare clear, accurate memoranda.
• Support M&A due diligence, voluntary disclosure programs, and tax compliance matters.
• Work with sales and use taxes, realty transfer taxes, income and franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, property taxes, excise taxes, local taxes, and unclaimed property.
• Address questions from internal clients and potential prospects.
• Participate in orientation, technical training, and real client engagements with experienced tax professionals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related business discipline; JD/LLM is preferred.
• At least one academic term must remain after the internship.
• Must be on track to meet educational requirements for CPA exam eligibility and/or Bar exam eligibility before starting a full-time associate position.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Basic accounting knowledge, research and analytical skills, clear documentation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be at least 18 years old; a resume and unofficial transcripts are required.

Nice to have

• Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience.
• Demonstrated interest in accounting or professional services.
• Openness to learning AI-enabled tools responsibly.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on training and development through real client engagements.
• Mentorship from associates, seniors, managers, and partners with specialized tax expertise.
• Opportunities to build professional relationships and develop client service and technical accounting skills.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Potential pathway to join hirify.global as a full-time associate.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and unofficial transcript or transcripts with the application.
• Complete the internship orientation, technical training, and development program.