Tax Innovation – Non-Technical Seasonal Part Time Intern- Fall 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Industry Tax Practice

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.

In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity 

 

As a Tax Innovation – Non-Technical Seasonal, Part Time Intern, you will engage in supporting tax process analysis and project-based work, gaining exposure to the dynamic world of tax consulting within our Tax practice. You will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and observing professional work environments. This role offers a unique chance to learn and apply approaches to understanding tax processes, and they work with technology to contribute to the success of client engagements. 

 

As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams with basic tasks, observe and learn from experienced professionals, and participate in projects that enhance your understanding of tax processes and related project activities. This role encourages you to adopt a learning mindset, appreciate diverse perspectives, and actively listen and communicate effectively. You will have the opportunity to gather information, analyze facts, and discern patterns, all while building commercial awareness and understanding how the business operates. 

 

In this role at PwC, you will develop your skills in project coordination, process standardization, and business process improvement, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services to clients. This is an opportunity to establish your personal brand and pave the way for future career opportunities within the tax consulting industry. 

 

Responsibilities 

 

- Supporting teams in project management tasks and contributing to the success of client engagements 

- Participating in the development and operationalization of service delivery models to enhance client support 

- Assisting in the digitization and process mapping of project workflows to improve efficiency and consistency 

- Engaging in stakeholder management and communication to understand and analyze customer needs 

- Collaborating in product ideation and development to align with business objectives and client requirements 

- Observing and learning change control processes to manage project deliverables effectively 

- Contributing to risk identification and project scoping to address potential challenges and optimize outcomes 

- Applying agile methodology and Kanban techniques to streamline project coordination and delivery 

 

What You Must Have 

 

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree 

- We are seeking eligible UT Austin interns graduating in May 2027 or May 2028. This 6-week internship, based in Austin from early October to mid-November, offers a blend of independent project work and collaborative team case solving with regular supervision. Interns will work 20-40 hours per week, participate in virtual and/or technical interviews depending on the role. The program offers hands-on experience with opportunities to apply for full-time positions post-internship. 

 

What Sets You Apart 

 

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Management Information Systems, Accounting, Data Science 

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA 

- Demonstrating active listening and communication skills 

- Engaging in customer needs analysis and product ideation 

- Participating in digitization and operationalization projects 

- Supporting project management through stakeholder engagement 

- Learning and applying change control processes 

- Observing and contributing to process standardization efforts 

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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