State and Local Tax - Income Franchise Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Detroit, United States; hybrid workstyle with travel to assigned client locations required.

Compensation: $34–$40 per hour.

Company

hirify.global provides professional services to middle-market clients across various industries.

What you will do

• Integrate state and local tax services with existing client engagements.
• Complete tax planning and research tasks while developing knowledge of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Review client tax processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend enhancements to improve procedures and reduce tax exposure.
• Work with client information technology personnel to obtain historical purchasing and sales data for reporting requirements and audit procedures.
• Analyze data for potential refunds or credits and assist with evaluating and implementing sales/use tax software systems.
• Work on multiple client engagements and collaborate with clients and engagement teams.

Requirements

• 90 credit hours completed.
• Working toward a B.A., B.S., or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Accounting major.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel to assigned client locations is required, with access to and the ability to arrange reliable transportation.

Nice to have

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workstyle aligned with an hirify.global office, with in-person collaboration based on client, team, development, and relationship-building needs.
• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Work in a mutually respectful team environment with opportunities to support multiple client engagements.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation are available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.