2027 Spring Tax Intern

Dean-Dorton; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Credit hours with university approval

On-site internship

Life-long connections

Career guidance from industry leaders

Job summary

Dean Dorton invites students from accredited universities to join a hands-on internship program. The internship runs January 4 – April 15 and is on-site at Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, and Raleigh locations.

Minimum 20 hours per week, with qualifications including a 3.0 GPA and enrollment in accounting or business programs. You will gain real-world tax and accounting experience, attend software training, and receive mentoring from Tax Managers and Directors as you work toward your

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior enrolled in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and preparing tax returns for individuals and businesses
• Participate in tax, accounting, and software training
• Mentor with Tax Managers and Directors to learn best practices and workplace skills

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or business program

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton is a leading professional services firm spanning certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions. We are your partners in redefining success through innovation and data-driven strategies. Our experts provide an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies both domestic and international. We help our clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, from startup and growth to succession planning and everything in between.

Our core values guide how we work, lead, and support one another every day. They are:

Integrity - We do the right thing, integrity guides our decisions.

Relationships - We value people, relationships drive our impact.

Collaboration - We win as one team, collaboration fuels our success.

Growth - We stay curious, growth is our mindset.

At its core, this experience is about YOU!

Dean Dorton has built an internship program that help you build the experience YOU want. We believe that exploring your passions early will give you the tools to achieve your professional goals.

What’s in it for You?

• Learning with experts who care about you and your internship
• Experience beyond the textbook
• Credit hours, with university approval
• Market-leading pay + other perks
• Life-long connections
• And, a stepping stone to a career with guidance from the best in the field

Our interns gain real-world experience!

• Building and expanding on your classroom education
• Preparing individual and business tax returns
• Participating in tax, accounting, and software training
• Mentoring with Tax Managers and Directors to learn best practices and workplace skills

The Details

• January 4 – April 15
• Minimum 20 hours per week
• On-site
• Available in Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, and Raleigh

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior enrolled in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Applications close on October 2nd, 2026.

Dean Dorton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.