2027 Tax Intern

Swink Coplen & Company, P.C.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Swink Coplen & Company, P.C. in St. Louis is seeking a tax intern for the 2027 tax season to gain real-world public accounting experience. You will collaborate with seasoned professionals to prepare tax returns, organize client documentation, and contribute to client engagements across diverse industries.

The role emphasizes building a foundation in accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery while developing your accounting skills and professional growth within a supportive, team-oriented firm.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 90 credit hours completed.
• Commit to at least 24 hours per week on-site.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and individual tax returns for clients across industries.
• Conduct tax research and special projects as needed.
• Learn firm tax processes and procedures.
• Gain working knowledge of firm technology (CCH, Microsoft Office, SafeSend, Adobe).
• Attend firm-wide and department meetings.
• Support client advisory meetings and strategy sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Team player

Self-starter

Proactive attitude

Education

Coursework toward Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

CCH tax software

Microsoft Office

SafeSend

Adobe

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1980, Swink Coplen & Company has proudly served the St. Louis community with a blend of trusted experience and forward-thinking ideas that allow us to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

What truly sets us apart is our people – the heart of our success. We believe that superior work starts with a superior team, which is why we prioritize work/life balance, professional growth, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

If you are looking for a place where you can grow professionally while being part of a close-knit, values-driven team, we would love to welcome you!

The Role

We're excited to welcome a tax intern to our team for the upcoming 2027 tax season! If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, and are eager to grow your accounting skills, this is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in public accounting. As a tax intern, you'll be more than just support – you'll play an active role in helping our clients navigate complex tax matters with clarity and confidence.

You'll work closely with experienced professionals to prepare tax returns, organize client documentation, and contribute to meaningful client engagements across a variety of industries. Your work will help ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery, all while building a strong foundation for your future in accounting.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Preparation of business and individual tax returns for a variety of clients in varying industries
• Complete tax related research and special projects as they arise
• Learning the firm-specific tax processes and procedures
• Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology: including the CCH suite for tax preparation and practice management, the Microsoft suite for internal firm communication, SafeSend, Adobe, and various other software and tools to perform the job efficiently
• Attend and participate in firm-wide and department meetings
• Participate in strategy sessions for client advisory meetings

Requirements

• Minimum 90 credit hours completed; work toward Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Ability to commit to at least 24 hours per week on-site
• Minimum 3.2 GPA preferred
• Able to work in-office beginning in January through April
• Must be a self-starter and possess a proactive personality
• Ready and willing to accept various types of tax work
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to take and follow direction, and work effectively on a team