Tax - Spring 27 Internship

Overview

This part-time, temporary internship supports the Tax Department during busy season and offers hands-on experience working alongside multiple professional levels in a public accounting environment.

Internship Details

• Internship title: Spring ’27 Intern – Tax & Advisory
• Internship season: January 4, 2027 – April 16, 2027
• Work schedule: Flexible based on class schedule; minimum of 20 hours per week. Can work in blocks of at least 4 hours, and up to 40 hours per week if school schedule allows.
• Availability: All week days are available for work with the exception of Friday.
• Compensation: $25.00 per hour
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Individual, basic Business, and Partnership tax returns on behalf of clients
• Research changes in tax regulation and develop tax planning skills
• Support client engagements as an individual contributor and as part of a team
• Work with the tax team (staff, senior, manager, and partner) on client projects
• Develop an understanding of and capability with accounting software, CCH, Practice CS, Engagement
• Build administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to organize, analyze, and communicate effectively

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in school and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; junior or senior standing preferred
• Completion of tax class
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to read, write, speak, and interpret rules, procedures, and routine correspondence in English
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $25.00 per hour
• Benefits: Not eligible for employee benefits

Location

Orange County, California

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.