Tax Customs & International Trade Associate - Summer / Fall 2026 Save for Later Remove job

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will involve providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimise their indirect tax positions.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors 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 Consulting Customs & International Trade Associate, you will engage in conducting research and analysis on tax laws, regulations, and policies to provide accurate and up-to-date information and advice. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to your team’s success while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You are expected to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, using your analytical skills to navigate complex situations and build meaningful client connections.

Join our dynamic Customs & International Trade group, where you will have the chance to work on diverse projects that impact global business structuring. You will be part of a team that provides professional tax services, including tax preparation, planning, compliance, and representation. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your personal brand and gain exposure to a wide range of tax services, from customs brokerage to tax dispute resolution. You will be encouraged to ask questions, engage in research, and develop a deeper understanding of the business context and its evolving landscape. This is your chance to grow in a supportive environment that values adaptability, reliability, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

- Conducting research and analysis on tax laws, regulations, and policies to provide accurate and up-to-date information and advice
- Supporting the development of tax documentation and preparation of tax returns for individuals and businesses
- Engaging in customs brokerage activities, including preparing and submitting documentation for government clearance
- Collaborating with teams to address indirect tax controversies and provide guidance during audits or investigations
- Utilizing knowledge of international taxation to navigate tax treaties and avoid double taxation
- Participating in corporate tax planning to maximize business investments while adhering to regulations
- Applying tax technology solutions to enhance tax processes, compliance, and reporting
- Analyzing customs tariffs and valuation to determine applicable duties and taxes on imported goods
- Contributing to tax dispute resolution by employing negotiation and mediation techniques to facilitate settlements

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, International Business, Supply Chain
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax research
- Engaging in customs brokerage and regulations
- Participating in indirect tax controversies and resolutions
- Developing skills in international taxation and corporate tax planning
- Utilizing tax technology for enhanced compliance and reporting

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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:

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. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $142,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: