Tax Intern

Tax Services Intern

As a Tax Intern, you will support our team in preparing individual and business tax returns, organizing client documentation, and ensuring accurate, timely filings. This internship provides hands-on experience with real clients, real projects, and the opportunity to explore a career in public accounting (with the very real possibility/intention of continuing on to a permanent part-time/full-time job)!

Responsibilities and Roles:

Tax Preparation Support

• Help organize and evaluate client-provided documentation for readiness and completeness
• Assist with preparing individual tax returns (Form 1040)
• Support the preparation of small business returns and related schedules
• Assist with preparing business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065; this will depend on the internship start date)
• Work alongside team members to ensure accuracy and compliance in tax filings
• Assist with extensions, quarterly estimates, and other hands-on tax projects, as needed

Client Experience Support

• Communicate with clients to gather missing information or clarify documentation
• Contribute to making the tax prep process smoother and more efficient for clients
• Observe and participate in client discussions where tax returns/planning strategies are reviewed

Firm-Wide Projects

• Collaborate on improving internal processes and documentation for tax season
• Assist with research on new tax laws, updates, and client impact
• Contribute ideas to firm initiatives that help us deliver excellent client experiences year-round

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:

• Genuine curiosity and “can-do” attitude
• Teachable and open to feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Driven by excellence, not ego
• Demonstrates professionalism in managing schedule and work priorities to ensure the work gets done accurately and on time
• Interest in working in small to mid-size public accounting firm post-graduation
• Strong interest in pursuing a CPA licensure upon graduation

Education and Experience:

• Junior or senior during the winter of 2027
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work out of Grand Rapids, MI or Woodridge, IL office
• Ability to work 25-40 hours per week (we can build schedule based on the candidate's availability)
• Typical in-office hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm CST/EST, allowing for flexibility and remote working with adequate communication.