Tax Assistant – Sales and Use Tax

Job Description

Transaction Tax Intern – Summer 2027 | DMA – DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a Summer 2027 internship with DMA, an employee-owned tax consulting firm. As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes its employees, which is reflected in its low turnover rates and tenured teams. The company was “2026 Great Places to Work Certified” and offers comprehensive benefits such as an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) eligibility from day one (with a targeted 6% contribution of annual compensation), company-paid parental leave, and a generous time off package. DMA is culturally focused on work/life balance and the overall wellness of its employees. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to client success by assisting Sr. Tax Consultants and Tax Managers in performing essential sales/use tax overpayment reviews, audit reviews, refund filings, and various consulting projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal Internship
• Location: Client locations (travel required)

• Team: Reports to Sr. Tax Consultants, Tax Managers, and Directors.
• Mission: Support tax consultants in performing sales/use tax overpayment and audit reviews, filing refunds, and completing consulting projects for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Review Preparation: Assist with review preparation by performing tax research and data analysis for various consulting projects.
• Document Management: Locate, examine, and scan relevant vendor invoices and other essential client documents as necessary.
• Data Processing: Review, enter, and schedule invoices and tax returns into computer systems.
• Issue Resolution: Research specific tax questions and issues to support ongoing client projects.
• Client Support: Aid in the compilation of client reports and refund claims, including contacting vendors as necessary for follow-up and information requests, and traveling to client locations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field; completion of Intermediate Accounting coursework.
• Experience: Currently entering Junior or Senior year of study.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; demonstrated problem-solving abilities; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: Preferred experience researching tax questions and issues; ability to travel to client locations as needed with a valid driver’s license.